Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy and delicious Chicken Alfredo Pasta with a twist of turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken and sauté for a few minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add broccoli for extra color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Pasta, easy recipe, turkey bacon