How to Make Pasta with Chicken, Bacon, and Summer Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of pasta, chicken, bacon, and summer vegetables that just screams comfort food. This Pasta with Chicken, Bacon, and Summer Vegetables recipe is the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings for a hearty and delicious meal.

With the tender chicken, salty bacon, and an array of colorful summer vegetables, this dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. The burst of flavors and textures in every bite will leave you wanti...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound penne pasta
  • 4 strips bacon, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pound grilled chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the skillet.
  • Add onion to the skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until browned, about 10 minutes more. Add grilled chicken and zucchini to the skillet and cook until zucchini are cooked through, yet still firm, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Remove skillet from heat, add tomatoes, and let sit until tomatoes are warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Combine vegetable mixture with drained pasta. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    663 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 462mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 54g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 172mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1084mg