Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious take on the classic carbonara featuring chicken and turkey bacon, this pasta bake is sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, turkey bacon, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake, Turkey Bacon
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