Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta

• uncooked bow tie pasta↗2 cups
• bacon↗4 slices

  diced

• sliced fresh mushrooms2⁄3 cup
• chopped onion1⁄4 cup
• garlic↗2 cloves

  minced

• diced cooked chicken2 cups
• frozen peas↗1 cup

  thawed

• condensed cream of chicken soup1 cup

  undiluted

• 2% low-fat milk↗2⁄3 cup
• prepared mustard2 tablespoons
• honey↗1 tablespoon

  plus

• honey↗1 teaspoon
• dried parsley flakes↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, plus1
• teaspoon grated parmesan cheese1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.

2. 2

   Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.

3. 3

   In the drippings, saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken, peas, soup, milk, mustard, honey, parsley, salt if desired, pepper and bacon.

4. 4

   Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Drain the pasta and just toss it all into the skillet.

6. 6

   Stir everything well.