Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring creamy garlic parmesan sauce and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and fold in crumbled turkey bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Pasta Recipes, Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food