Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Creamy Turkey Bacon Twist
The Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta features a creamy sauce with a delicious turkey bacon twist that will impress your loved ones.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken breast and turkey bacon. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta, creamy pasta, turkey bacon