louisiana chicken and pasta

Ingredients For louisiana chicken and pasta

• 2 c

  uncooked gemelli (pasta twists)
• 4 slice

  bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2

  boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-1inch
• 1 c

  diced green bell pepper
• 1 md

  onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 can

  (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas or garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/2 c

  chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp

  worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp

  garlic-pepper blend
• 1/2 tsp

  dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 tsp

  ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 2 Tbsp

  chopped fresh parsley, if desired