Chicken Bacon Pasta - 468 calories

I don’t quite understand the new popularity with bacon and definitely don’t think I’ll be trying the new Jack in the Box bacon shake but Megan and Taylor are definitely bacon fans. They even tried the chicken fried bacon at the Texas State Fair. I think the one bite of that took years off of my life.

Bacon with chicken and pasta I can handle though! Everyone loved this one. Taylor even had thirds! This one will definitely get a repeat.

4 oz bacon, cooked and chopped

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (do half if you want it less spicy)

1 tsp garlic powder

12 oz penne pasta

1/2 cup half and half

1/4 cup fat free cream cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 eggs

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

4 grilled chicken breast, sliced

Preheat grill and prepare chicken.

Boil water for pasta.

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 12 minutes.

Cook chicken on grill while pasta is cooking.

Place cream and cream cheese in a small saucepan. Heat over low until cream cheese is melted, and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat. Add the Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and pepper and whisk until blended.

Drain pasta and return to pot. Immediately add the white sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the bacon. Top with grilled chicken.

6 servings

468 calories

17g fat

4g fiber