Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist Dinner
A creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta dish with a twist of turkey bacon, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: General
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and turkey bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic and bell pepper, sauté for a few minutes.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss to combine until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Pair with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun, chicken, pasta, creamy, turkey bacon, dinner, indulgent