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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

A delicious and easy recipe for creamy pesto chicken pasta topped with crispy turkey bacon.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces pasta of your choice
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the diced chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Add the pesto sauce and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Mix in the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled turkey bacon.
  5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add more vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.

Nutrition

Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Comfort Food