Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Made Easy with Turkey Bacon Delight
A simple and delicious recipe for creamy pesto chicken pasta enhanced with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, combine the shredded chicken and pesto sauce. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add extra Parmesan on top for garnish if desired.
- Substitute chicken with your favorite protein if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipes