Mom’s Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious creamy fettuccine alfredo with a twist of turkey bacon, perfect for family dinners.
- 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 fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add chopped turkey bacon and garlic; cook until bacon is crispy.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared with regular bacon instead of turkey bacon, if preferred.
- For a healthier option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: chicken, fettuccine, alfredo, turkey bacon, pasta