Description
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo is a tantalizing pasta dish that marries the richness of creamy parmesan sauce with the bold flavors of Cajun spices. Featuring tender chicken and succulent shrimp, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ pound shrimp (31/40 size, thawed & peeled)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese before starting.
- Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente.
- Thaw shrimp under cool water, peel, and pat dry; season chicken and shrimp with garlic powder and Cajun seasoning.
- In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; cook shrimp for about 3 minutes, then remove.
- Add chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned (5-6 minutes); transfer to the plate with shrimp.
- Make the sauce: stir butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, garlic, and remaining Cajun seasoning in the skillet until smooth.
- Thicken sauce for 2-3 minutes; add parmesan cheese, then return chicken and shrimp to heat through.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with sauce; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 175mg