Add bacon to a large, high-sided skillet set over medium-high heat.Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heatand carefully drain excess bacon grease from skillet.
Return skillet to medium heat and add sliced chicken, onion powder, andgarlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir tocombine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken starts to develop somecolor, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add the quinoa and chicken broth and stir to combine. Increase heat tohigh and bring to a boil, and then immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Coverand simmer until the chicken and quinoa are cooked through, approximately 10-12minutes.
Uncoverand stir in frozen peas, half & half, cream cheese, and half of the freshlygrated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and remove from heat. Cover and let sitfor another minute or two or until the cheese is completely melted.
Removecover and stir in fresh parsley. Season with additional salt and black pepper,if desired, and serve immediately with remaining Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
