Creamy Pesto Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Delightfully Easy Dish
A creamy and flavorful dish that combines chicken and turkey bacon in a delicious pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a pan until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and cook the chicken breasts until golden and cooked through.
- Add heavy cream and pesto sauce to the pan, stirring until combined.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the turkey bacon and add it back to the pan.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or a side salad.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg