Simple Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight With Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Simple Tuscan Chicken Pasta featuring turkey bacon, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add crumbled turkey bacon and minced garlic, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the skillet mixture.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if desired.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 17 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 54 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: Simple Tuscan Chicken Pasta, weeknight dinner, turkey bacon