Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Bold, Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A creamy, spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta made with turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Add Cajun seasoning, cream, and cheese; stir until well combined.
- Toss in cooked pasta and crumbled bacon.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg