Dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, make a restaurant-style creamy sauce with chicken and bacon.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 361
Sodium: 614mg
Fat: 21g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Cholesterol: 93mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g

Chicken Penne Carbonara

Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta
4 slices bacon
1 pound chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 package McCormick® Gourmet Creamy Parmesan & Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Penne Recipe & Seasoning Mix
1 cup Kitchen Basics® Original Chicken Stock or low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add chicken to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add Seasoning Mix, stock, cream and cheese. Bring to boil, stirring constantly with wire whisk until well blended. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.

3. Stir in pasta and bacon; toss gently to coat. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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