Easy Chicken Alfredo: A Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon Twist
A deliciously creamy chicken Alfredo recipe with a twist of turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and crumbled turkey bacon to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Adding vegetables like broccoli or spinach can enhance the nutritional value.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Alfredo, Creamy Pasta, Turkey Bacon