Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, savory turkey bacon, and a rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring well. Add Parmesan and mix until smooth.
- Add spinach and cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Crumble turkey bacon over the top before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg