Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo is a deliciously creamy pasta dish with a Cajun twist, quick and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- large skillet
- frying pan
Ingredients
Seafood and Chicken
- 0.5 lb shrimp jumbo prawns
- 2 large chicken breasts diced into cubes
- 0.5 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to season
Cooking Agents
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
Flavorings
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon tomato purée or sun-dried tomato paste
- 2 cups cream double / heavy
- 0.5 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules optional
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley to garnish
Pasta
- 9 oz pasta use your favorite
- 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water
Instructions
Cooking 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 and 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 red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat!
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, otherwise add a little warm water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 949kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 44gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 270mgSodium: 1553mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2072IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 2mg
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