Chicken, Green Bean, and Turkey Bacon Pasta: A Quick Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that combines tender chicken, crisp green beans, and flavorful turkey bacon for a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add turkey bacon. Cook until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and green beans; sauté until green beans are tender.
- Return bacon to the skillet; stir in cooked pasta and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss well and serve.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream or cheese.
- This dish can be customized with other vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg