Creamy Bacon Chicken and Pasta Skillet

Over medium heat in a large deep skillet or pot with a lid, cook bacon until crisp and lightly brown. Remove bacon to a paper towel and set aside.

Place onion in the bacon drippings and saute until lightly caramelized. Add garlic, chicken breast and red bell pepper. Stir until well combined and chicken starts to brown. Add pasta, granulated garlic, rosemary, chicken stock and the half-and-half or cream. Mix until well combined.

Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender (use package guidelines for cooking time). Remove from heat and stir in bacon, cheese and parsley.