Chicken, Bacon and Red Pepper Paprikash Noodle Skillet

boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced (about 12 oz/375 g)

1/2

lb (250 g) bacon, chopped

pkg Hamburger Helper^TM Beef Noodle

tsp (10 mL) paprika

cup (250 mL) sliced red pepper

3 1/4

cups (800 mL) hot water

1/2

cup (125 mL) milk

1/3

cup (75 mL) chopped green onion

In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel–lined plate, reserving drippings in skillet. Set aside.
Toss together chicken and paprika; add to hot skillet with drippings. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
Add red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked pasta from Hamburger Helper^TM pkg; bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle bacon and green onion over top.

Chicken & Red Pepper