Cajun Chicken Alfredo: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Learn how to make a delicious Cajun Chicken Alfredo with a twist of turkey bacon in this easy recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and blended.
- Mix in the cooked fettuccine and crumbled turkey bacon. Toss to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in Cajun seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add veggies like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Alfredo, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon