Easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: A Creamy Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in this creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe made deliciously rich with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and turkey bacon, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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