Pasta with Chicken, Bacon, and Summer Vegetables

This is a perfect summer dish when the vegetables are in season and you have leftover grilled chicken and some bacon in the fridge.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound penne pasta

  • 4 strips bacon, diced into bite-sized pieces

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • 1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 pound grilled chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the skillet.

  2. Add onion to the skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until browned, about 10 minutes more. Add grilled chicken and zucchini to the skillet and cook until zucchini are cooked through, yet still firm, 5 to 10 minutes more.

  3. Remove skillet from heat, add tomatoes, and let sit until tomatoes are warm, about 5 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.

  5. Combine vegetable mixture with drained pasta. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

663 Calories
18g Fat
74g Carbs
54g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 663
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 462mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 54g 108%
Vitamin C 33mg 36%
Calcium 172mg 13%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 1084mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.