Chicken-Pepper Alfredo

Name: Chicken-Pepper Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked linguine; 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 4 turkey or pork bacon strips, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 jar (15 ounces) roasted red pepper Alfredo sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

When I want a lighter dinner, I use lean turkey bacon in this recipe. It gives the pasta that richness you want without all the extra fat. —Courtney Harris, Denton, Texas

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 turkey or pork bacon strips, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (15 ounces) roasted red pepper Alfredo sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, bacon and garlic; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Drain linguine; add to skillet. Stir in Alfredo sauce; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

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