Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor with Turkey Bacon
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold and flavor-packed dinner that blends rich flavors with a spicy kick.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown. Season with Cajun seasoning.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then add the cooked pasta and crispy turkey bacon. Mix everything together.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- For a healthier version, use whole grain pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Dinner, Recipe