One Pan Bacon, Chicken and Pasta Dinner
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Chop 1 pound of bacon.
- 2Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook on medium heat.
- 3Cube 1 and 1/2 pounds of chicken and add to a large bowl.
- 4Season the chicken really well with your desired seasonings.
- 5Toss the chicken well.
- 6Add a few tablespoons of corn starch to the chicken and toss it up again.
- 7Shred a whole block of cheese while the bacon is cooking, planning to use about half or a little more.
- 8Once the bacon is almost cooked through, add half a diced onion to the skillet.
- 9Once the onion is translucent and the bacon is done, remove them from the pan and let them drain on paper towels.
- 10Leave the bacon grease in the pan and start cooking the chicken.
- 11Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on both sides, then toss for 30 seconds until crispy.
- 12Remove the chicken from the pan.
- 13To the same pan, add a whole carton of chicken broth and 1 pound of pasta.
- 14Set the heat to medium-high.
- 15Once boiling, cook for 8 to 9 minutes until the chicken broth is absorbed and the noodles are cooked through.
- 16Lower the heat and add 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half.
- 17Start adding the cheese, about a cup at a time, stirring until melted.
- 18Add the cooked bacon and onion to the pan.
- 19Toss it up a little bit.
- 20Add the chicken to the pan.
- 21Mix everything all up again.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 1.5 pounds chicken, cubed
- seasonings
- tablespoons corn starch
- 1 block cheese, shredded
- 0.5 diced onion
- 1 carton chicken broth
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheese
Equipment
large skilletlarge bowlpaper towels
Tips
- Cook chicken for about 3 minutes on both sides until crispy.
- Onion and bacon go well together.
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