Monday, November 2, 2009

Garlic Bacon Chicken Farfalle Pasta


16 oz Farfalle pasta
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled or one small bag of the salad bacon bits
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Lawry's mesquite marinade with lime juice (enough to coat chicken)
McCormicks Grill Mates Montreal Chicken seasoning

1 Hour Before Serving:
-Cut the chicken into small chunks. Season to your liking with the Lawry's marinade and the Grill Mates seasoning.
-Set in the fridge to marinade for at least 1 hour.

30 Mins. Before Serving:
-Boil pasta according to the directions on the box and drain when finished. Set aside.
-Fry chicken in a medium skillet. Add the chicken to the pasta and set aside.
-In another medium/large skillet melt the butter.
-Once butter is melted add your garlic, pepper, Parmesan cheese, bacon, and whipping cream.
-Whisk together on a medium low heat for about 5 mins.
-Pour mixture over the pasta and chicken.
-Mix thoroughly and serve with a little more Parmesan cheese on top.