Chicken Alfredo with Turkey Bacon: A Creamy Comfort Classic
A creamy Chicken Alfredo with turkey bacon that brings comfort to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in the bacon drippings.
- Add heavy cream and cook until it begins to thicken.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Add the fettuccine and bacon to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg