Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe combines comfort food with a hint of spice, featuring turkey bacon for an indulgent twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add the shredded chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until warmed through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer until thickened.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon