Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: An Easy Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and creamy pasta dish infused with Cajun spices and enhanced with flavorful turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked fettuccine and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg