Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo, a creamy pasta dish that combines succulent chicken and shrimp with a zesty Cajun parmesan sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners, date nights, or entertaining guests, delivering a flavor explosion that everyone will love. With its quick 40-minute preparation time, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser even on busy weeknights. Plus, one-pan cooking means less cleanup and more time to savor your meal. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 pound shrimp (thawed & peeled)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature or microwave briefly.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Season chicken and shrimp with garlic powder and half the Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook shrimp for about 3 minutes; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned; set aside.
- Prepare sauce by combining butter, cream, cream cheese, remaining seasoning, and garlic in the skillet; stir until melted.
- Thicken sauce for 2-3 minutes before adding chicken, shrimp, and parmesan.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with the sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 175mg