Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in this creamy, bold Cajun chicken pasta recipe loaded with flavor and topped with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Mix in cooked pasta and turkey bacon, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of hot sauce.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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