Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta (or any short pasta of choice)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp and chicken with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly with the creamy Cajun sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes, if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg