Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and healthy twist on a classic chicken pasta dish, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in the shredded chicken and chicken broth.
- Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, oregano, pepper, and salt. Stir until combined and heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, consider adding a splash of heavy cream.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe