Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe: Savory Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious twist on traditional pasta with this Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta recipe featuring savory 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
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 5 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cowboy seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cowboy seasoning, and butter; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta, bacon, and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped green onions or parsley as a garnish.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon