Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious creamy pasta dish with a spicy Cajun twist, featuring chicken and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black 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 crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink. Remove and slice.
- Pour in heavy cream, add Cajun seasoning and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, then add cooked pasta, chicken, and turkey bacon.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute chicken for shrimp for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon