Southwest Chicken Alfredo: Indulgent Creamy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and indulgent twist on traditional Alfredo with a Southwest flair, featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika; cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add sautéed vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, turkey bacon, comfort food