Creamy Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta is a bold and delicious dish packed with Cajun-spiced shrimp, juicy chicken, and a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken and shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, paprika, and onion powder. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, and shrimp. Toss to coat in the creamy Cajun sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Use any pasta of choice, such as penne or linguine.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg