Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy pasta dish infused with bold Cajun flavors and enhanced with turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add chicken to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in bell peppers and onion; cook until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, include extra Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Dinner Recipe