Easy Chicken Alfredo: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a creamy and delicious Easy Chicken Alfredo recipe that features the indulgent taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and add turkey bacon to the skillet; cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Slice the chicken and add it back to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta.
- Mix everything together and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Alfredo, comfort food, turkey bacon