Ingredients
– 1 pound bite-size pasta such as fusilli, bowtie, rotini, or penne
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
– 1 pound chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1 small yellow onion chopped into ¼-inch pieces (about ¾ cup)
– 3 minced garlic cloves
– 2 bell peppers assorted colors chopped into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 to 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjusted to taste
Instructions
1-Pat the shrimp dry and cook them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until pink, then set aside.
2-Using the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, cook the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning for about 6 minutes until done.
3-Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until softened, adding a small splash of water to deglaze and scraping brown bits from the pan. Transfer the vegetables and chicken to the bowl with the shrimp.
4-Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, whisk in the remaining Cajun seasoning, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
5-Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
6-Return the shrimp, chicken, and vegetables to the skillet and mix evenly.
7-Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
🍤 Pat shrimp dry to ensure proper searing and flavor.
🌿 Use fresh parsley for a bright herbaceous finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Standard American Diet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Protein: 30 g