Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dinner with this Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta recipe. It combines succulent shrimp and tender chicken in a rich and spicy Cajun cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser and is surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Shrimp and Chicken:
- 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 small red onion (sliced)
For the Creamy Sauce and Pasta:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta (cooked and drained)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp and Chicken: Season the shrimp and chicken with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add the chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the Shrimp: Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, bell peppers, and onion. Add remaining Cajun seasoning, cream, and broth. Simmer and melt in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta, chicken, and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss to combine, season, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less heat.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp if desired and add at the end to avoid overcooking.
- Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 195mg