Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
A comforting dish combining creamy sauce, chicken, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook diced chicken until golden.
- Add chopped turkey bacon and garlic, sauté until bacon is crispy.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach, and cook until thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine with cooked pasta, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using sun-dried tomatoes.
- Great for meal prep; keeps well in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg