Chicken Caprese Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
This Chicken Caprese Pasta recipe combines savory chicken, fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a twist of turkey bacon for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the chicken breast until golden brown.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the chicken and cook until they begin to soften.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic when cooking the cherry tomatoes.
- You can use regular bacon if you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Caprese Pasta, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon