Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist Dinner
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a bold and flavor-packed dinner that is sure to impress your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crisp.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce, tossing well to coat.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For spicier flavor, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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