Chicken Broccoli Pasta With Bacon

Name: Chicken Broccoli Pasta With Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box campanelle pasta (I like Barilla); 1 lb broccoli, cut into bite size pieces; 6 slices bacon; 1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chicken breasts, drained; 1/4 cup cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 8 cups chicken broth

Submitted by colecancook

"One of my many "hurry up and get something on the table" recipes, composed of anything I find in the cupboard and fridge. :) Could also use shells, bowties, or mini lasagne pastas."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 (1 lb) box campanelle pasta (I like Barilla)
1 lb broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
6 slices bacon
1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chicken breasts, drained
¹⁄₄ cup cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
8 cups chicken broth

directions

Bring chicken broth to boil in pot. Then add pasta cook according to package directions. Approx 10 minute Drain saving 1/4c of cooking liquid. And put pasta and liquid back into pot.
Cook bacon in fry pan until crispy, put on paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tbs fat from pan. Chop bacon into small pieces.
Put broccoli into hot fat and toss to coat. Saute 1 min then add 1/4 c broth from pot and canned chicken. Put on lid and steam until tender.
Dump broccoli and chicken into pasta and add cheeses, stir to combine and melt cheeses. Stir in bacon and enjoy.