Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold, flavor-packed dinner that will satisfy your taste buds with its rich taste and creamy texture.
- 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
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle Cajun seasoning. Stir well and let simmer.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and bacon back into the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with green onions, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Bold Dinner, Flavor-packed Pasta