New Orleans Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This New Orleans Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy recipe that combines flavorful chicken with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and crispy turkey bacon to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, feel free to add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made with shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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