Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring shrimp and chicken cooked in a creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal with a touch of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta (or any short pasta of choice)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp and chicken with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the creamy Cajun sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding or reducing the amount of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the pasta type based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 270mg