Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and turkey bacon for an added twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and shredded chicken to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crumbled bacon. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Adding spinach or kale can increase the nutritional value of the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Comfort Food