Chicken-Pepper Alfredo

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

  Makes

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.

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.