Description
A delightful blend of Cajun spices and creamy sauce wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta, shrimp, and chicken. This dish is a flavorful journey straight to Louisiana.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the mixture simmer for a few more minutes to thicken.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce; stir until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
Use half-and-half for a richer sauce, but monitor the heat to prevent boiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg