Bacon Chicken Alfredo
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
"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."
Ingredients
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1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
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1 pound sliced bacon, diced
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1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 jar (16 ounces) prepared Alfredo sauce
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in the drippings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink.
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3.
Drain fettuccine; stir into a skillet. Add the Alfredo sauce, spinach, Italian seasoning and bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 699 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 1329mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 44g protein.
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