Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta
Spicy Cajun Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Chicken
Ingredients:
8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season shrimp and chicken separately with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning each.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add another 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then sauté bell peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the cooked shrimp and chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything to coat in the creamy sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Creamy, spicy, and loaded with shrimp and chicken – this Cajun Pasta is the ultimate comfort food you didn’t know you needed!
Spicy Cajun Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Chicken
Ingredients:
8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season shrimp and chicken separately with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning each.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add another 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then sauté bell peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the cooked shrimp and chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything to coat in the creamy sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#cajunpasta #shrimpandchickenpasta #creamycajunpasta #spicycomfortfood #southernpasta #easyweeknightmeal #homecooking #pastarecipe #creamyshrimpchicken #cajunflavors #comfortfoodrecipes #spicydinnerideas #seafoodpasta #quickdinnerrecipe #pastaheaven #onepotmeal #chickendinner #shrimpdinner #cheesypasta #easyfamilydinner
Creamy, spicy, and loaded with shrimp and chicken – this Cajun Pasta is the ultimate comfort food you didn’t know you needed!
Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta
Spicy Cajun Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Chicken
Ingredients:
8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season shrimp and chicken separately with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning each.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add another 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then sauté bell peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the cooked shrimp and chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything to coat in the creamy sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#cajunpasta #shrimpandchickenpasta #creamycajunpasta #spicycomfortfood #southernpasta #easyweeknightmeal #homecooking #pastarecipe #creamyshrimpchicken #cajunflavors #comfortfoodrecipes #spicydinnerideas #seafoodpasta #quickdinnerrecipe #pastaheaven #onepotmeal #chickendinner #shrimpdinner #cheesypasta #easyfamilydinner
Creamy, spicy, and loaded with shrimp and chicken – this Cajun Pasta is the ultimate comfort food you didn’t know you needed!
