Creamy Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta Recipe
This creamy Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta is packed with bold flavors, featuring tender shrimp, juicy chicken, and a creamy, spicy sauce. Made with Cajun seasoning, garlic, and Parmesan, this dish is a restaurant-quality meal you can easily make at home. Perfect for a comforting dinner with a kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken and shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes to the pan; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, paprika, red pepper flakes, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken and shrimp to the pan, stirring to coat in the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Use any pasta type, but fettuccine or penne work best.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg