Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A comforting dish that blends creamy flavors with a hint of Cajun spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and chop.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Mix in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach, and chopped turkey bacon; combine with pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add extra Cajun seasoning.
- This recipe can easily be doubled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg