Description
This creamy chicken pasta dish combines tender chicken and turkey bacon in a rich sauce, perfect for indulgent nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or sautéed vegetables.
- Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA