Chicken & Bacon Pasta

Source : Cook Pasta As Directed On Package Drain And Set Aside Meanwhile Dice Bacon And Cook In A Large Pot Reserve Bacon Grease In Pot Remove Cooked Bacon A...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 2, 2026

Step:

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, dice bacon and cook in a large pot. Reserve bacon grease in pot; remove cooked bacon and drain in a paper towel lined bowl.

    Chicken & Bacon Pasta recipe step 2 photo
  3. Chop chicken breasts into bite size chunks; add chicken and onion into pot with the bacon grease.

    Chicken & Bacon Pasta recipe step 3 photo
  4. Saut over med-high heat until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

    Chicken & Bacon Pasta recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add in tomatoes, bacon, cooked pasta, water, pepper and Neufchatel cheese broken up into chunks.

    Chicken & Bacon Pasta recipe step 5 photo
  6. Continue cooking on medium low until all ingredients are incorporated and cheese has melted. Enjoy!

    Chicken & Bacon Pasta recipe step 6 photo

Ingredients

  1. 3 large chicken breasts
  2. 1/2 pkg. bacon, about 8 slices
  3. 1 small onion, chopped
  4. 3 cups Bowtie pasta, uncooked
  5. 1 can Italian Style tomatoes, undrained
  6. 1 pkg. Neufchatel cheese (8 oz.)
  7. 1/2 cup water
  8. 1/4 tsp. black pepper

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