Dianne's Flavorful Chicken Pasta

Description: Make and share this Dianne's Flavorful Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb bow tie pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 chicken breasts (about 1/2 lb)
• 1/2 teaspoon season salt
• 1/4 teaspoon emerils essense southwest seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4-1 cup whipping cream
• 4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (optional)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (plus some for table)

Steps:

1. Start preparing the bow tie pasta according to the package directions.
2. In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add chicken breasts, and then sprinkle seasonings equally over both.
4. Let chicken brown on one side, then turn over and brown on the other side.
5. Take chicken out of saucepan and cut into cubes.
6. Add back into pan and then add whipping cream.
7. Bring to a boil, and then turn down heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Then add bacon and tomatoes (if using) and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
9. Add parmesan and let melt.
10. Drain pasta and put into a serving bowl.
11. Pour sauce over and serve immediately.
12. May garnish with additional parmesan cheese.