Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Pasta Dish with Turkey Bacon Delight
This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy chicken with the savory taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- salt 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 the sliced chicken breast and cook until browned.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon and Cajun seasoning to the skillet, stir well.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, bell pepper, and green onions. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, combining everything well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Pasta, Easy Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta