Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy this creamy Cajun chicken pasta, a bold and flavor-packed dinner that features the indulgent taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Add turkey bacon, onion, and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning and stir.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños or more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Dinner