Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious pasta dish that combines turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a romantic dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste; top with crumbled turkey bacon.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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