Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting creamy pasta dish featuring chicken and turkey bacon, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken and cook until fully cooked. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and bacon to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or spinach.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Easy Pasta Recipe