Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Dinner with Turkey Bacon
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an indulgent dish that combines bold flavors with the richness of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
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.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add bell pepper and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine, coating the pasta with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be garnished with green onions or parsley for added color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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