Chicken and Bell Pepper Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and quick recipe for Chicken and Bell Pepper Pasta with Turkey Bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the turkey bacon, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until the pepper is tender.
- Season with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Toss the drained pasta with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking.
- You can substitute any type of pasta for penne.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken and Bell Pepper Pasta, easy recipe, Turkey Bacon