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Creamy Cajun Chicken Bacon Pasta

Creamy Cajun pasta loaded with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, parmesan cheese, and bold spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 6 strips bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and set aside.
  3. Cook Cajun chicken until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Prepare cream sauce with garlic, cream, and parmesan.
  5. Combine pasta, chicken, bacon, and sauce.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.