Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Cajun spices and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne 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 and cooked through.
- Add chopped turkey bacon, onion, and garlic to the skillet; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun pasta, chicken pasta, comfort food