Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Twist
A delicious and comforting recipe for Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo featuring turkey bacon for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; stir until smooth.
- Mix in the shredded chicken and cooked fettuccine, tossing to coat.
- Serve topped with chopped turkey bacon.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh parsley for garnish.
- Substitute regular bacon if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe, Turkey Bacon, Creamy Pasta