Blacken Garlic Chicken and Pasta

This is a great summer meal.  Love the colors in this meal.  You can buy the blackened seasoning if you don't want to make it.

BLACKEN GARLIC CHICKEN AND PASTA
(serves 4-6)

 Ingredients:
*2 pounds chicken breast cut into strips or chicken tenderloin
*1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
*1 red bell pepper, chopped
*1 green bell pepper, chopped
*1 medium red onion
*3 tablespoons garlic
*3 garlic cloves, minced
*1 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1 (1 pound) package bowtie pasta (can use penne or macaroni noodles too)
*1 tablespoon blackened seasoning mix
*1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
*1 (10 ounce) container cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

Directions:
~Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
~Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and add pasta.
~Cook as directed on package.
~Remove from burner and strain water from pasta.
~Set aside.
~In a large skillet, over medium heat add 1 tablespoon butter, onions, and bell peppers.
~Cook until, veggies are almost tender.
~Add minced garlic and cook another minute or two, stirring often.
~Remove from pan and set aside.
~Rub chicken with desired amount of blackened seasoning.
~Add another tablespoon of butter to skillet and cook chicken over medium heat.
~Cook chicken until on each side until chicken develops a crust and is done.
~Add 1 more tablespoon butter, cooked pasta, veggies and bacon.
~Stir and heat for 2 minutes.
~Remove from stove and add parmesan cheese and tomatoes.
~Toss until mix and serve.