Southwest Chicken Alfredo: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a deliciously creamy Southwest Chicken Alfredo with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add chicken and turkey bacon, cooking until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and taco seasoning; mix well and cook until sauce thickens.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or bell peppers.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg