Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy & Delicious
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is packed with flavor and is easy to make, featuring turkey bacon and a spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and turkey bacon, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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