Chicken and Bacon Pasta Featuring Summer Produce

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Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning it every now and then until it’s nice and crispy—this should take about 10 minutes. Once done, set the bacon on some paper towels to drain, but keep 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until it turns golden, which usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes. Toss in the mushrooms and garlic, cooking them together until they’re nicely browned, about 10 more minutes. Then, add the grilled chicken and zucchini, and cook everything until the zucchini is tender but still has a bit of bite, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the tomatoes. Let everything sit for about 5 minutes so the tomatoes can warm through.

Step 4

While all that is happening, boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the penne pasta until it’s just tender but still firm in the center, roughly 11 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a big serving bowl.

Step 5

Finally, mix the veggie and chicken mixture into the pasta. Sprinkle in some Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper to taste. Give it a good stir, and you’re ready to serve!