Smoked Fontina & Kale Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients

2-4 chicken breast halves
6 thick slices bacon cut into 1/2 inch strips
3 cloves garlic
1 bunch kale, thick stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and pepper
2 cups canned chicken broth
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
1/2 - 1 cup coarsely chopped smoked Fontina cheese (or other semi-soft smoked cheese)

Directions

Cook chicken and chop into cubes. Set aside.
Sauté bacon in a large skillet over medium low heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, 8-10 minutes.
Pour out all but 2-3 tbsp. rendered fat.
Cook garlic in same skillet over medium heat until golden, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
Add half of the kale, cook, tossing until just wilted, 2 minutes.
Add remaining kale, and season with salt and pepper; cook tossing until all kale has wilted, 2 minutes.
Add broth; cover.
Simmer until kale is tender, 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return pasta to pot.
Add kale, chicken, bacon, and Fontina cheese. Toss to combine until cheese has melted.