Description
Cheesy bacon chicken pasta with broccoli is a hearty dish that balances flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 oz bacon, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and bacon to the skillet. Mix well.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust cheese quantity based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesy bacon chicken pasta with broccoli