Asparagus-Bacon-Chicken Rigatoni

One of my favorite pasta dishes that I make often so I figured why not throw it on the old blog!

Ingredients:
1/2 pound rigatoni (or any noodle of your choosing)
Asparagus, cut in thirds
4 Slices cooked bacon
Chicken breasts
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of paprika
Pinch of italian seasonings
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Cook the pasta as directed on the box. While the pasta is cooking season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, italian seasoning and pepper flakes. I used the Griddler (or George Forman) but you could use a frying pan on stove if you don't have one.  Cook chicken through, about 4 minutes on each side depending on the thickness.

To make the asparagus I just popped them in a bowl in the microwave with a few tablespoons of water for about 1 minute. Just enough to take the "raw" taste out.

Coat the bottom of a frying pan with extra virgin olive oil and saute garlic over low heat. Add the noodles, asparagus and bacon. Season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Slice the chicken and either mix it in or lay it over the top.