Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta dish with a delightful twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown. Stir in the Cajun seasoning and garlic.
- Add the bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, cooking until slightly softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked fettuccine, turkey bacon, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is well combined.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg