Creamy Chicken & Bacon Pasta

Ingredients

• 10 slices thick cut bacon cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion finely chopped
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast chopped in small strips.
• 4 large cloves garlic minced
• 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

1. In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp.
2. Transfer to a paper towel to drain, reserving a little bit of bacon grease in the pan..
3. In the same skillet add in the chicken, olive oil & season with salt and pepper - cook chicken until no longer pink in the center, remove and set aside.
4. Cook onion with butter over medium heat until soft, stir in garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
5. Add in pasta, broth, additional salt and pepper and stir well.
6. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
7. Cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring every 4-5 minutes.
8. In a small bowl combine cornstarch with the water and stir into the skillet.
9. Remove from heat and stir in cream and all of the cheese until cheese has melted.
10. Top with the chicken & Garnish with chopped bacon and parsley.
11. Enjoy!!