Creamy Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious creamy chicken pasta dish that combines turkey bacon for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the shredded chicken and cooked fettuccine to the skillet.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include vegetables such as spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg