Name: Chicken Penne Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. Penne; 14 oz. Plum Tomatoes (peeled, seeded and diced); 1/2 Onion (diced); 4 Garlic Cloves (minced); 2 Chicken Breasts (diced); 2 Bacon Slices (chopped); 1 cup Frozen Peas; 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 Dry White Wine; Pecorino Cheese (grated); 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil; Salt and Black Pepper (to taste); Basil Leaves (for garnish, optional)

Enjoy a delightful weeknight dinner with our quick Chicken Penne Pasta with Bacon and Peas recipe that consists of a tasty mix of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta in a white wine and tomato sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes.

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Chicken Penne Pasta with Bacon and Peas

Pasquale Sciarappa

This quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dish combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta for a family-friendly meal that's as simple as it is satisfying.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients

1 lb. Penne
14 oz. Plum Tomatoes peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 Onion diced
4 Garlic Cloves minced
2 Chicken Breasts diced
2 Bacon Slices chopped
1 cup Frozen Peas
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 Dry White Wine
Pecorino Cheese grated
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Basil Leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions

In a pot of boiling water, add salt and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
In the same pan, add diced chicken breasts. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
Add the garlic and onion. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add diced tomatoes, frozen peas, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until peas are heated through.
Toss in the cooked pasta and cooked bacon and mix well to combine with the sauce.
Stir in grated Pecorino cheese until melted and well incorporated.
Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with fresh basil and more Pecorino cheese if desired.

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