Cajun Bacon Chicken Ranch
A creamy high-protein pasta with Cajun chicken, crispy bacon and cheese.
Nutrition
per 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)563
Calories
58g
Protein
41g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Ingredients
| 8 oz | 225 g | Dry protein pasta |
| 3 strips | Center cut bacon strips | |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | Cajun seasoning |
| 24 oz | 680 g | Chicken breast, cubed |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | Olive oil |
| 3 cloves | Minced garlic cloves | |
| 1.5 cups | 360 ml | Fairlife milk 2% |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | Dairy free heavy whipping cream |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | Parmesan |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | Fat free mozzarella |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | Pasta water (optional) |
Instructions
- Boil the pasta until al dente, shock in ice water and set aside.
- Cube up the chicken breast and season with the Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the bacon strips until crispy, then set aside and chop up.
- Cook the chicken on medium-high heat in the bacon fat for 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same pan on low heat, cook 2-3 minutes, then add the milk, dairy free whipping cream, more Cajun seasoning, pasta water and cheeses. Cook on low for 3-5 minutes, or until the desired thickness is reached.
- Add back the pasta and chicken, adjusting creaminess and seasoning if needed.
- Divide into 4 meal preps, top with crumbled bacon and parsley, and enjoy!
💡 Adjust the creaminess by adding pasta water or more milk and/or cheese.