One Pan Chicken Bacon Cheddar Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon, chopped
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized cubes
• Rotisserie chicken seasoning and buttery steak house seasoning (or seasoning of choice)
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 carton low sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound pasta
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Method

1. 1

   Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until about 3/4 cooked through, then add diced onion and cook until translucent and bacon is crispy.

2. 2

   Remove bacon and onions from the skillet and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.

3. 3

   Season cubed chicken as desired, then toss with corn starch until well coated.

4. 4

   Add chicken to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side, then toss for another 30 seconds before removing from the pan.

5. 5

   Pour chicken broth and pasta into the skillet, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook for about 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is cooked through.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, then add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted before adding the second cup and mixing until melted.

7. 7

   Return cooked bacon and chicken to the skillet and toss to combine.