This Chicken Penne Pasta recipe is easy to make and loaded with bacon, tender chicken breasts, and an amazing fresh tomato garlic parmesan cream sauce. It can be enjoyed as a cheat meal or customized to fit your dietary needs.
1: Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
2: Cut up the bacon and fry it in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove it to a paper towel-lined plate.
3: Leave the bacon grease in the pan. Prep your chicken by cutting it and sprinkling it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece in flour.
4: Cook the chicken over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden.
5: Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
6: Stir in the garlic and chicken broth. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan and let it cook for about a minute.
7: Add the cream and tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes start to lose their shape.
8: Add the chicken and bacon back into the pan and heat through for a few minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
9: Stir in the parmesan and toss with the drained pasta. Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
