Crac Chicken Penne: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Crac Chicken Penne featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Toss the cooked penne in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken for shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crac Chicken Penne, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food