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Creamy Chicken & Bacon Pasta!

Ingredients

  • 10 slices thick cut bacon cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 stick of butter
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast chopped in small strips.
  • 4 large cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp.
  • Transfer to a paper towel to drain, reserving a little bit of bacon grease in the pan..
  • In the same skillet add in the chicken, olive oil & season with salt and pepper - cook chicken until no longer pink in the center, remove and set aside.
  • Cook onion with butter over medium heat until soft, stir in garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add in pasta, broth, additional salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring every 4-5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine cornstarch with the water and stir into the skillet.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cream and all of the cheese until cheese has melted.
  • Top with the chicken & Garnish with chopped bacon and parsley.
  • Enjoy!!