Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy dish with a Cajun flair, filled with delicious turkey bacon and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
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.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese; simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and toss until well coated.
- Stir in the green onions and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra Cajun seasoning.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg