Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with plant-based cheese and smoked turkey bacon offers a quick and delicious dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken, smoky turkey bacon, and a luscious creamy sauce coat al dente fettuccine pasta for a comforting meal perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce
- 3/4 cup plant-based cheese (cream-style)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream alternative
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips and set aside.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In the same skillet, cook smoked turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine pasta until just al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Alfredo Sauce: Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant. Add the heavy cream alternative and stir in plant-based cheese. Mix in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and black pepper. Stir constantly over low heat until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
- Combine All Ingredients: Return sliced chicken and smoked turkey bacon to the skillet. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to coat the noodles thoroughly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy flavor.
Notes
- Stir continuously while simmering the sauce to avoid lumps and achieve a silky texture.
- Cook pasta al dente as it will continue absorbing sauce after mixing.
- Use fresh garlic for more vibrant flavor than garlic powder.
- Pre-cook proteins separately to maintain texture and even cooking.
- Season gradually and taste as you go to balance flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Pasta, creamy pasta, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, quick dinner, family friendly, dairy-free option
