Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Skillet with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy chicken pasta skillet dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add turkey bacon. Cook until crisp.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Can add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Skillet, chicken pasta, turkey bacon, creamy pasta