Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy and Indulgent
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken and turkey bacon, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- 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 minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Drain the fettuccine and add it to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg