Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced chicken until fully cooked through.
- Add the cooked turkey bacon to the skillet with the chicken.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta and skim milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken pasta, chicken, pasta, bacon, comfort food