Cheesy Chicken Pasta: Easy Family Meal with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious cheesy chicken pasta dish with turkey bacon, perfect for a family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cooked chicken, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet, mixing until well coated.
- Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Top with the crispy turkey bacon and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Adjust the cheese quantities to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Pasta, family meal, turkey bacon