Louisiana Chicken And Pasta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked gemelli pasta (pasta twists)
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas or 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/2 cup progresso chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Recipe

• 1 cook gemelli to desired doneness as directed on package. drain; cover to keep warm.
• 2 meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. add chicken, bell pepper and onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is browned, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add all remaining ingredients except parsley; mix well. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in center, stirring occasionally. stir in gemelli; cook and stir until thoroughly heated. sprinkle with parsley.