Easy Recipes Dinner: Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy dinner recipe featuring chicken, pasta, and turkey bacon that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside. In the same skillet, add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and bacon, then add parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and everything is coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a healthier option, replace heavy cream with a light cream or Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Easy Recipes Dinner, Marry Me Chicken, Pasta, Turkey Bacon