Chicken Green Bean Turkey Bacon Pasta: The Easy Family Favorite
Chicken, Green Bean, and Bacon Pasta is a delightful blend of flavors perfect for any family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, green beans, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and green bean mixture; toss to mix well.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream or half-and-half.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams