Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Delightful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy pasta dish with a spicy kick, featuring chicken and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add cubed chicken breast and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well to coat. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made with shrimp instead of chicken for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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