Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add olive oil and chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, curry powder, smoked paprika, and turmeric.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted into a smooth creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Return the chicken and crispy bacon to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until fully coated.
- Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 690 kcal