Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delightful chicken zucchini pasta skillet recipe made with turkey bacon for a healthier twist on comfort food.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the zucchini and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken zucchini pasta skillet, turkey bacon, easy comfort food