Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A flavorful pasta dish that combines creamy sauce, Cajun spices, and turkey bacon for a deliciously unique meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and grated parmesan cheese, stirring well to combine.
- Fold in the cooked turkey bacon and green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe