Marry Me Chicken Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, then add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Weeknight Dinner, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon