Description
Cajun Shrimp Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that delights the senses with its blend of spices, creamy sauce, and colorful ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, this dish combines tender shrimp, juicy chicken, and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich Cajun-inspired cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb raw large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and green onions.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (7–8 minutes). Add shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Stir in garlic and bell peppers; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Add lemon juice.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing until coated with sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 190mg