Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Experience the rich flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish featuring turkey bacon that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for a family dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet over medium heat, then add sliced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.
- Add cooked pasta, spinach, and crumbled turkey bacon to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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