Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Flavorful Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with a kick of Cajun flavor, featuring chicken and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chopped turkey bacon, Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For more heat, add extra Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made with other types of pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun pasta, chicken pasta, turkey bacon