Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Dinner with Turkey Bacon
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun spice mix
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add sliced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun spice mix. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine and stir until evenly coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add additional Cajun spices.
- Use cooked shrimp or sausage as a protein alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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