0 from 39 votes
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo! This deliciously creamy pasta sauce with a Cajun twist is quick, easy and tastes amazing tossed with your favorite pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 949 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- ½ lb (225g) shrimp (jumbo prawns)
- 2 large chicken breasts diced into cubes
- ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- salt and pepper , to season
- ½ tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tsp tomato puree or sun-dried tomato paste
- 2 cups (500ml) cream double / heavy
- ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic granules optional
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley , to garnish
- Salt and pepper to season , if needed
For the pasta
- 9 oz (250g) pasta use your favorite
- 1 tsp salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Season the chicken and shrimp with half a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and freshly ground salt and pepper (sparingly).
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan and add half a tablespoon each of butter olive oil. Wait until the butter is foaming then pan fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until pink. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Pan fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining butter and stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the cream and add the Cajun seasoning, garlic granules and dried parsley. Stir in the Parmesan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the chicken and shrimp and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add half the fresh parsley.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta according to pack instructions, reserving a little of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing everything to combine. If you need to loosen the sauce at all then add a little of the reserved pasta water.
- Serve immediately garnished with parsley and some chilli flakes if you like a bit of heat!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- This recipe is best served straight after it is prepared. If you make ahead and need to reheat it then place in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. You might need to add some water to loosen the sauce. If you have any of the reserved pasta water use it now other wise add a little warm water. –––––– Nutritional information is always approximate, and will depend on quality of ingredients and serving sizes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
949kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Cholesterol
270mg
(90%)
Sodium
1553mg
(65%)
Potassium
748mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2072IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 949
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 949kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 270mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 1553mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2072IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.