Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Delightful Dinner
This creamy chicken pesto pasta recipe combines savory flavors and a delightful texture, perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cream
- 200 grams turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the pesto sauce and cream over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and turkey bacon to the skillet, stirring until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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