Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: An Easy Delight
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying Cajun chicken pasta dish that’s quick and easy to prepare, featuring savory turkey bacon.
- 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 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Stir in the garlic and Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or some red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipes