Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon – A Cozy Delight
A comforting and creamy chicken pesto pasta recipe, enhanced with turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the heavy cream and pesto over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken and turkey bacon; stir to combine.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until heated through and cheese has melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta, Chicken, Pesto, Pasta, Turkey Bacon
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