Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic comfort food with our Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and crumbled turkey bacon; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half and half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 54 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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