Creamy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; ½ pound Shrimp; 2½ tablespoons Cajun Seasoning; 8 ounces dry rigatoni pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup diced tomatoes; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; crushed red pepper flakes; chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
749 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Creamy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Nevaeh Jackson

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This creamy Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta is the best of both worlds-- Chicken, shrimp, and pasta tossed in Cajun cream sauce-- yum!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1-inch pieces
½ pound Shrimp peeled and deveined; thawed if frozen
2½ tablespoons Cajun Seasoning divided
8 ounces dry rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ stick
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
1 cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
crushed red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

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Instructions

Place the chicken and shrimp in separate bowls, and season each with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Toss each to coat.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until it's almost al dente, reserving around 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, cook the shrimp for approximately 3 minutes, flipping once. Once done, transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook it for about 5-6 minutes until it's fully cooked and golden brown. Stir occasionally during the cooking process. Afterward, place the chicken on the same plate as the shrimp.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the diced tomatoes, heavy whipping cream, ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, and the remaining ½ tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
Allow the sauce to simmer for roughly 2-3 minutes until it thickens, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the cooked chicken, shrimp, and pasta into the skillet, letting them warm together for 1-2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper according to your taste.
When serving, garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley.

Notes

Storage: Store creamy cajun chicken and shrimp pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bowl Calories 749kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 260mg (87%) Sodium 490mg (20%) Potassium 956mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 3383IU (68%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 749 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1bowl
Calories	749kcal	37%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	50g	100%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	21g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	260mg	87%
Sodium	490mg	20%
Potassium	956mg	20%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	3383IU	68%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	228mg	23%
Iron	3mg	17%