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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Chicken: 5 Steps to Delicious Flavor

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Chicken
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Creamy Shrimp and Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a decadent and flavorful dish combining perfectly cooked penne pasta with tender Cajun-spiced chicken and shrimp all enveloped in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 and 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 – 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 and ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, drizzle a few drops of olive oil, toss to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the cubed chicken breast with salt, freshly ground black pepper, Cajun seasoning, and paprika. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, paprika, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to coat the shrimp evenly. Add the shrimp mixture to the same hot skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt ½ cup unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, add softened cream cheese, stirring until cream cheese is softened and incorporated. Pour in 2 cups heavy cream and add 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk to combine and bring the sauce to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in 1 and ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Add the cooked penne pasta, shrimp, and chicken back into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the creamy sauce. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • This dish is best served fresh.
  • You can adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
  • Feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrition.

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