Crac Chicken Penne: A Quick, Creamy Dinner Delight with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a quick and delicious creamy dinner adventure with our Crac Chicken Penne, featuring savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add turkey bacon, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or another protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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