Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Comfort Meets Spice
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- 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 Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the diced chicken breast and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the bell pepper and garlic, cooking until the pepper is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe