Description
Creamy Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and a creamy Cajun sauce over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it thicken.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.
- Use any pasta type you prefer.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: creamy cajun shrimp and chicken pasta, cajun pasta, shrimp pasta, chicken pasta