Chicken Bow Tie Pasta

• cup margarine↗1⁄2 cup
• cup half-and-half↗1 cup
• garlic clove↗1
• lb bow tie pasta↗1⁄2 lb
• boneless chicken breasts (cooked and chopped)↗3 -4
• cup red onion (chopped)↗1⁄3 cup
• slices bacon (crumbled)↗6 -8
• salt and pepper
• tablespoons oil2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook chicken breast in 2 TBSP of oil until lightly browned and no longer pink in center.

2. 2

   Chop chicken into small pieces and set aside.

3. 3

   Melt margarine in skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add 1 cup of half and half to skillet.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring constantly for about 20 minutes until sauce starts to thicken slightly, (Sauce will not get real thick).

6. 6

   Cook pasta as directed on box while sauce is thickening.

7. 7

   Add onion and cooked crumbled bacon to sauce and cook for 5-6 more minutes.

8. 8

   Add pasta and chicken to the skillet and mix well.

9. 9

   Serve after chicken gets warm.

10. 10

    Add salt and pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.