Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet and sauté garlic and red bell pepper until soft.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and chicken to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Mix in the chopped turkey bacon and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun, chicken, pasta, creamy, turkey bacon