Creamy Pesto Chicken with Turkey Bacon for a Comforting Dinner
A delicious and comforting dish featuring creamy pesto chicken paired with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine the shredded chicken, pesto sauce, and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Stir well and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Mix in the crumbled turkey bacon and parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm over pasta or rice.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread.
- For added flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Turkey Bacon, Comforting Dinner