Description
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo is a mouthwatering dish that combines the richness of creamy parmesan sauce with the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning. This recipe features tender chicken and succulent shrimp, all enveloped in a luxurious sauce that clings to each strand of fettuccine. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a comforting plate of pasta that’s packed with flavor and satisfying textures. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or some garlic bread for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ pound shrimp (thawed and peeled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook fettuccine until al dente, following package directions.
- Prepare shrimp and chicken by seasoning with garlic powder and Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; cook shrimp for about 3 minutes, then set aside.
- Cook chicken in the same skillet for 5-6 minutes until browned; transfer to the plate with shrimp.
- In the skillet, add butter, cream, cream cheese, remaining Cajun seasoning, and minced garlic; stir until smooth.
- Let sauce bubble gently for 2-3 minutes until thickened; mix in parmesan cheese.
- Return chicken and shrimp to the pan; combine with sauce and warm through.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg