Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta enhanced with savory turkey bacon, making it a perfect comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced chicken until cooked through.
- Add the turkey bacon, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, followed by heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams