Description
Cheddar Bacon Chicken Alfredo is a rich and creamy pasta dish that features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a delightful cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces fettuccine or preferred pasta
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Remove from skillet, rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix in crumbled bacon and ranch seasoning.
- Arrange sliced chicken breast strips on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, though fresh pasta is recommended for the best texture.
- Substitute other pasta types as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg