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Creamy Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This creamy Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta is a flavorful, restaurant-quality dish made with tender shrimp, juicy chicken, and a rich, spicy cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices and tossed with pasta, this comforting meal is easy to make and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup bell peppers, sliced

  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

  • Season shrimp and chicken with Cajun seasoning.

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, then remove.

  • In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink; remove.

  • Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes for 2 minutes.

  • Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Return cooked chicken and shrimp to the skillet, toss with sauce.

  • Add cooked pasta, mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes.

 

  • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.

  • Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.

 

  • Add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.

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