Cheesy chicken pasta: Easy turkey bacon twist for dinner delight
A delightful cheesy chicken pasta recipe with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and bacon to the skillet, mixing until well combined.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and allow it to melt before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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