Creamy Pesto Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Deliciously Easy Dish
A creamy and delicious chicken dish enhanced by the flavors of pesto and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the heavy cream, pesto, and garlic powder to the skillet, stirring well.
- Let simmer for a few minutes until thickened, then mix in the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg