Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe: Easy and Flavorful with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Tuscan Chicken Pasta that features flavorful turkey bacon and creamy sauce.
- 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
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta, chopped turkey bacon, and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Pasta Recipe