Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken and turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli or spinach for added vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta