Bacon Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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"I had a rich pasta dish similar to this at a restaurant," recalls Dana Simmons of Lancaster, Ohio. " It was so unique that i tried to duplicate it at home a few days later. This is remarkably close, but not as fussy because it uses ready-made ingredients rather than being made from scratch."

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Bacon Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

35 10 45

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (16 ounces) prepared Alfredo sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in the drippings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink.
Drain fettuccine; stir into a skillet. Add the Alfredo sauce, spinach, Italian seasoning and bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Lighter version: Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 699 calories, 38 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 1,329 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 44 g protein.

Originally published as Bacon Chicken Alfredo in Quick Cooking July/August 2004, p10