One Pan Bacon Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 1 pound of bacon.
  2. 2Add bacon to a large skillet and cook on medium heat.
  3. 3Cube 1.5 pounds of chicken and season it well in a large bowl.
  4. 4Toss the seasoned chicken with a few tablespoons of corn starch.
  5. 5Shred a whole block of cheese; you will use about half or a little more.
  6. 6Once bacon is almost cooked through, add half a diced onion to the skillet.
  7. 7Once the onion is translucent and the bacon is done, remove them from the pan and let them drain on paper towels.
  8. 8Leave the bacon grease in the pan and cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on both sides.
  9. 9Toss the chicken for 30 seconds until it's crispy, then remove it from the pan.
  10. 10Add the whole carton of chicken broth and 1 pound of pasta to the same pan.
  11. 11Set the heat to medium-high.
  12. 12Once boiling, cook for 8 to 9 minutes until the chicken broth is absorbed and noodles are cooked through.
  13. 13Lower the heat and add 1 cup of heavy cream (or half and half).
  14. 14Add about 1 cup of cheese, stir, then add another cup of cheese and stir until melted.
  15. 15Add the cooked bacon and onion to the pan, toss, then add the chicken.
  16. 16Mix everything together.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1.5 pounds chicken, cubed
  • seasonings
  • tablespoons corn starch
  • block cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 diced onion
  • 1 carton chicken broth
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

large skilletlarge bowlpaper towels

Tips

  • Onion and bacon go well together.
  • Cook chicken until nice and crispy.
  • You can use half and half instead of heavy cream.