Cajun Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until al dente and shock in ice water then set aside.
  2. 2Cube up chicken breast and season with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3Cook bacon strips until crispy, then set aside and chop up.
  4. 4Cook chicken on medium high heat in bacon fat for 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  5. 5Add minced garlic in the same pan on low heat, cook 2-3 mins then add milk, dairy free whipping cream, more Cajun seasoning, pasta water, and cheeses, then cook on low for 3-5 mins or until desired thickness is reached.
  6. 6Add back pasta and chicken, adjust creaminess and seasoning if needed.
  7. 7Divide into 4 meal preps, top with crumbled bacon and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry protein pasta
  • 3 whole center cut bacon
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 24 oz chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 whole garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cup fair life milk 2%
  • 1/4 cup dairy free heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 1/4 cup fat free mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup pasta water (optional)