Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Delightful Twist
A creamy and delicious pasta dish combining chicken, pesto, and turkey bacon for a delightful flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced turkey bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Mix in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy leftovers.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Pesto Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta