Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe brings a delicious twist with turkey bacon, perfect for a romantic dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble it.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and chicken breasts; cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet and mix in the cooked fettuccine and crumbled bacon.
- Toss everything together and cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a crisp salad.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg