Best 7 Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing recipes that elevate the classic dish of bacon, chicken, and Alfredo sauce to new heights. Discover a medley of flavors in our "Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo" collection, featuring three unique variations that cater to diverse palates.

For those who crave a traditional twist, our "Classic Bacon Chicken Alfredo" recipe is a timeless delight. Succulent chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, generously topped with crispy bacon, and served over al dente pasta. This comforting dish is a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul.

Craving a touch of spice? Our "Spicy Bacon Chicken Alfredo" recipe brings a fiery kick to the classic dish. Tender chicken tossed in a delectable spicy Alfredo sauce, enhanced with a medley of flavorful spices and topped with crispy bacon. This dish will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more.

If you prefer a lighter and healthier option, our "Lightened Up Bacon Chicken Alfredo" recipe is a guilt-free indulgence. Featuring grilled chicken, a luscious creamy Alfredo sauce made with non-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese, and crispy bacon crumbles, this dish offers a satisfying and nutritious meal without compromising on taste.

Whether you're a fan of traditional, spicy, or light cuisine, our "Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo" collection has something for everyone. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BACON MUSHROOM CHICKEN ALFREDO



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Bacon Mushroom Chicken Alfredo Recipe - creamy pasta that couldn't be easier to make! Bacon, mushrooms, chicken and garlicky Parmesan Alfredo sauce with fettuccine will make it your new favorite.Recipe: Crunchy Creamy Sweet blog original

Provided by Anna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 slices bacon
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless (cut into bite size pieces)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup sliced white mushrooms
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 chicken bouillion cube
3 tbsp water
2 cups half and half (or whole milk)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
8 oz fettuccine pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to instructions on the package. Drain, keep warm.
  • In a large deep pan, cook bacon until crispy. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Drain most of the bacon grease from pan. Add one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often.
  • Add chicken pieces, salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 7 to 9 minutes. Stir often, keep loosely covered most of the time.
  • Add mushrooms to chicken in pan. Cook until soft, stirring often. Add chicken bouillion cube and water. Stir until cube dissolves.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together half and half, cornstarch, Parmesan and oregano. Whisk well. Add to pan. Bring to boil, lower the heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Crumble or chop bacon. Add pasta and bacon and stir to coat with sauce.Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 834 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 65 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 265 mg, Sodium 886 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH CRISPY BACON



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Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon
1¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chicken broth
¾ cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine, cooked according to package directions and ¼ cup cooking liquid reserved

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Let bacon drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Chop bacon.
  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt; add to skillet, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until brown. Add broth, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken, and shred with forks.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add cream and chicken, and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese and parsley until melted. Add fettuccine and reserved cooking liquid, tossing to combine; sprinkle with bacon.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH BACON



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"This is a family-favorite recipe, and one of the best things about it is that you only need two pans. My son does the dishes, so the less for him to clean, the happier he is!" Sandy Schmitzer - Swartz Creek, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1-2 tablespoons drippings. , Saute chicken in drippings until no longer pink. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, cheese, paprika and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Stir in reserved bacon. , Drain fettuccine; place in a serving bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Garnish with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH CRISPY BACON (PAULA DEEN)



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A recipe that I thought sounded delicious from Paula Deen's Comfort Food Magazine. Posting for safe keeping. Update 10/17/2013: Made this for DH and myself, so I made 1/3 of the recipe, but still made 2 pieces of bacon (will even make more next time) and I added some additional heavy cream as we like it creamy. We loved the addition of the bacon, onion and garlic to the normal Chicken Alfredo, DH even went back for seconds.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon (I would double this amount)
1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chicken broth
3/4 cup onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream (add more if you want it extra creamy)
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
16 ounces fettuccine pasta (cooked and kept warm)
1/4 cup water (reserved water from boiling pasta)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken in drippings; add chicken broth. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken; shred meat.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook for 7 minutes over medium-high heat or until onion is tender. Add shredded chicken to skillet, and stir in cream; cook for 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Remove from heat; add cheese and parsley, stirring until cheese melts.
  • Tossed cooked fettuccini with chicken mixture. Add enough reserved cooking liquid to reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and enjoy!

BACON CHICKEN ALFREDO



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"I had a rich pasta dish similar to this at a restaurant," recalls Dana Simmons of Lancaster, Ohio. " It was so unique that i tried to duplicate it at home a few days later. This is remarkably close, but not as fussy because it uses ready-made ingredients rather than being made from scratch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (16 ounces) prepared Alfredo sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings., Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in the drippings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. , Drain fettuccine; stir into a skillet. Add the Alfredo sauce, spinach, Italian seasoning and bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 38g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CHICKEN BACON BROCCOLI ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: canola oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, broccoli floret, milk, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, bacon, spaghetti

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups broccoli floret
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled
½ lb spaghetti, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the garlic and broccoli, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the milk, parmesan, parsley, and bacon, bringing to a boil.
  • Add the spaghetti, and toss until evenly coated and sauce sticks to the noodles.
  • Enjoy!

MAKEOVER CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This dish is very creamy and rich and one you'll be proud to serve to guests. It also comes together quickly, so it's bound to be a weeknight favorite. -Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
6 garlic cloves, minced, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fat-free milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, Italian seasoning and 2 garlic cloves in 1 tablespoon butter until chicken is no longer pink; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining butter until tender. Add remaining garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and reserved chicken; cook and stir until heated through. , Drain fettuccine; serve with sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon of remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
  • Cook the bacon first: The bacon grease will add a delicious flavor to the sauce, so be sure to cook it before you start making the alfredo sauce.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in alfredo sauce, so be sure to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breast can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, add the pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. This will help the pasta absorb the sauce and flavor.
  • Garnish with parsley: Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor to the dish. Garnish your alfredo with parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

This makeover bacon chicken alfredo is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor to the sauce, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The pasta is coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce that's sure to satisfy your cravings. This dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as broccoli or spinach, to the sauce. You can also use different types of pasta, such as fettuccine or penne. Serve this dish with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

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