Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Indulge in Comfort Food
Enjoy a creamy and delicious cheesy chicken pasta meal topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, cook the chicken breasts until golden brown, then slice.
- In a large pot, combine the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium heat.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and turkey bacon to the pot and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and let it melt.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to use regular bacon for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken pasta, comfort food, turkey bacon, creamy pasta