Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Delight at Home
Enjoy a deliciously creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish enhanced with the savory flavor of turkey bacon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for satisfying your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add chopped turkey bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon