Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A rich and creamy chicken alfredo recipe enhanced with turkey bacon for added flavor and texture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 2 cups fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine and turkey bacon to the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Alfredo