Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in this creamy chicken pesto pasta, featuring turkey bacon for an extra flavor boost.
- 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 of your choice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook diced chicken over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add crumbled turkey bacon to the skillet.
- Pour in the pesto sauce and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes, mixing gently.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta, Pasta, Chicken, Pesto, Turkey Bacon