Chicken Alfredo with Turkey Bacon: A Creamy Indulgence at Home
A creamy and indulgent Chicken Alfredo recipe made with turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
- 2 cups fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, and nutmeg.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Turkey Bacon, Creamy Pasta