Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Decadent Twist with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, enhanced with the smoky taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the 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. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and crispy turkey bacon to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- This dish can easily be made with shrimp instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Recipes, Pasta Dishes