Creamy Chicken Recipe: Easy Weeknight Delight with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy chicken dish that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknights and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shredded chicken, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir and bring to a simmer, then add broccoli florets and cook until tender.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and crispy bacon. Mix well.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- This recipe can be made with leftover chicken for an even quicker meal.
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