Creamy Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta is a spicy, flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp, tender chicken, and a creamy Cajun-seasoned sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this one-pan recipe is easy to make and loaded with bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with Cajun seasoning, and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp, season with paprika and red pepper flakes, and cook until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes to the sauce. Toss until coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Substitute shrimp or chicken with sausage for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg