Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Bacon
This Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Bacon is indulgent and easy! Tender chicken, smoky turkey bacon, and cheesy Alfredo sauce make a perfect cozy dinner.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander
- Grater
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz of fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set pasta aside.
- Place 4 slices of turkey bacon into a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cooled. Keep the skillet for cooking chicken.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high. Add sliced chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, pour 1 cup heavy cream into skillet. Scrape browned bits with wooden spoon. Stir in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet and coat with sauce. Add drained fettuccine and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle crumbled turkey bacon on top and gently mix.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a smoother, more flavorful sauce.
- Reserve pasta water before draining; it helps loosen the sauce without watering it down.
- Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Cook turkey bacon in the same pan as chicken for extra smoky flavor.
- Toss pasta with sauce while hot so it clings perfectly.