Easy Recipes Dinner: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Turkey Bacon
A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken breast and cook until no longer pink. Add garlic and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For added kick, increase the Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute cream with a lighter option for a healthier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Easy Recipes Dinner, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon