Creamy Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
This creamy chicken pasta dish with turkey bacon is a delicious and comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg