Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon for a Comforting Meal
A delicious creamy pesto chicken pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and pesto, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and add parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe