Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon for Ultimate Comfort
A delicious and comforting creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe with turkey bacon, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet. Sauté bell pepper and green onions until tender.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in cooked pasta and cheese; stir until cheese melts and mixture is creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in Cajun spices before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, comfort food, chicken pasta, turkey bacon