Pasta with Chicken, Bacon, and Summer Vegetables

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Remove skillet from heat, add tomatoes, and let sit until tomatoes are warm, about 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine vegetable mixture with drained pasta. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)