Smoky Chicken Fettuccini

By Mague

Ingredients

• 8 oz uncooked fettucini broken in half
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 6 slices bacon
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 oz grated smoked provolone cheese (1/2 cup)
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas to pasta, drain.

2. Cut bacon into 1/2 pieces. Cook bacon in 12 inskillet over med heat. 8-10 min or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Drain grease from Skillet (do not wipe out)

3. Thinly slice garlic. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper to skillet. Cook over med heat 2-3 min or until vegetables are tender. Add pasta, peas, bacon, chicken, half and half, cheese, black pepper and salt to skillet; toss well to coat. Cook and stir over med heat 8-10 min or until sauce is slightly thickened and mixture is hot. Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately.