Easy Chicken Carbonara

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 432 Calories; 14g Fat; 35g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 97mg Cholesterol; 501mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat. Points: 9

Ingredients

• 10 ounces uncooked Spaghetti pasta
• 10 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup half and half

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large saucepan over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp; remove from saucepan with a slotted spoon; drain. Add onion and garlic to the saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in cooked pasta, chicken, cheese and half and half; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Toss with bacon.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve steamed broccoli on the side.
VEGETARIAN: Use soy bacon and non-breaded faux chicken patties.
KOSHER: Use a non-dairy cream such as MimicCreme and use Parmesan-flavored rice sprinkles.