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    Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

    Mar 8, 2023 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This delicious Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta makes an easy, quick and filling dinner for the whole family. The smoky Cajun spice and the creamy Parmesan sauce create an unforgettable combination!
    This delicious Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta makes an easy, quick and filling dinner for the whole family. The smoky Cajun spice and the creamy Parmesan sauce create an unforgettable combination!
    This delicious Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta makes an easy, quick and filling dinner for the whole family. The smoky Cajun spice and the creamy Parmesan sauce create an unforgettable combination! #shrimp #chicken #pasta #dinner #Italian #recipeoftheday #seafood
    This delicious Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta makes an easy, quick and filling dinner for the whole family. The smoky Cajun spice and the creamy Parmesan sauce create an unforgettable combination! #shrimp #chicken #pasta #dinner #Italian #recipeoftheday #seafood
    This delicious Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta makes an easy, quick and filling dinner for the whole family. The smoky Cajun spice and the creamy Parmesan sauce create an unforgettable combination! #shrimp #chicken #pasta #dinner #Italian #recipeoftheday #seafood

    This delicious Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta makes an easy, quick, and filling dinner for the whole family. The smoky Cajun spice and the creamy Parmesan sauce create an unforgettable combination!

    Chicken and Shrimp Pasta in the skillet

    I love everything about this Chicken and Shrimp Pasta! Every time I serve it, I feel like a fancy Italian chef because this dish is so elegant and tasty. Tender chicken and shrimp are cooked in Cajun seasoning before they are combined with seared bell peppers, onions, creamy Parmesan sauce, and fettuccine. Oh, yes! I know you want it, too.

    Chicken and Shrimp Pasta Video Tutorial

    What kind of pasta to use

    This Chicken and Shrimp Pasta works with pretty much any pasta variety. Use your favorite kind! Fettuccine, spaghetti, and penne are among my favorites. You can also use whole-grain pasta here.

    lifting Chicken and Shrimp Pasta with tongs

    Chicken and Shrimp

    I always recommend choosing wild-caught when it comes to selecting shrimp. You’ll need large, peeled, and deveined shrimp.

    Dark chicken meat is far more tender and succulent than chicken breasts, so I suggest buying skinless chicken thighs. However, you can use chicken breasts if you prefer.

    How to make Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

    1. Add the pasta to a pot of boiling water with 1 tbsp. of salt, and cook according to the package instructions, until al-dente. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

    2. While the pasta is cooking, place a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, chicken, shrimp, and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the chicken and shrimp are just tender and cooked through. Remove the chicken and shrimp from the skillet.

    frying chicken and shrimp in the skillet

    3. To the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, and remove the vegetables from the skillet.

    frying bell peppers and onions on the skillet

    4. Add the wine and chicken broth and boil down until there is only 25% of the liquid left.

    boiling wine and chicken broth

    5. Stir in the Half & Half, garlic, and Parmesan cheese and stir until just creamy and smooth. Let it come to a simmer without boiling.

    making the sauce for chicken and shrimp pasta

    6. Stir in the vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and drained pasta, tossing until noodles are well coated in sauce.

    adding the cooked pasta to chicken and shrimp

    7. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

    close up shot of Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

    Don't want to use wine?

    No problems! Just use chicken broth instead.

    What to serve with this Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

    • Salad. Start the meal with a Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, Refreshing Cucumber Salad, Mediterranean Farro Salad, or Roasted Zucchini Salad.
    • Soup. Enjoy a bowl of soup as an appetizer, like this Chicken Stew, Red Lentil Soup, and Creamy Vegetable Soup.
    • Vegetables. For a lighter meal, serve this pasta with some Easy Fajita Vegetables, Garlic Mushrooms, or Quick and Easy Stovetop Asparagus.

    How to store and reheat

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it either in the microwave or on the stovetop. You can add a splash of water to help separate any noodles that are sticking together.

    Chicken and Shrimp Pasta in the skillet

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    • Shrimp Fettuccine with Roasted Pepper Sauce
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    Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

    Tania Sheff
    This delicious Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta makes an easy, quick and filling dinner for the whole family. The smoky Cajun spice and the creamy Parmesan sauce create an unforgettable combination!
    4.69 from 47 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 643 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ lb. uncooked pasta I used fettuccine
    • 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimps
    • 1 lb. skinless, boneless, chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
    • 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 bell peppers cut into long strips
    • 1 large onion cut in half and sliced
    • ¾ cup white wine
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¾ cup of Half & Half or heavy cream
    • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • fresh parsley to garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Add the pasta to a pot of boiling water with 1 tbsp. of salt, and cook according to the package instructions, until al-dente. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
    • While the pasta is cooking, place a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, chicken, shrimp, and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the chicken and shrimp are just tender and cooked through. Remove the chicken and shrimp from the skillet.
      frying chicken and shrimp in the skillet
    • To the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, and remove the vegetables from the skillet.
      frying bell peppers and onions on the skillet
    • Add the wine and chicken broth and boil down until there is only 25% of the liquid left.
      boiling wine and chicken broth
    • Stir in the Half & Half, garlic, and Parmesan cheese and stir until just creamy and smooth. Let it come to a simmer without boiling.
      making the sauce for chicken and shrimp pasta
    • Stir in the vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and drained pasta, tossing until noodles are well coated in sauce.
      adding the cooked pasta to chicken and shrimp
    • Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

    Notes

    About Chicken and Shrimp

    I always recommend choosing wild-caught when it comes to selecting shrimp. You’ll need large, peeled, and deveined shrimp.
    Dark chicken meat is far more tender and succulent than chicken breasts, so I suggest buying skinless chicken thighs. However, you can use chicken breasts if you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 43gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 516mgPotassium: 717mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2767IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Robyn C says

      March 12, 2023 at 9:34 pm

      This recipe was a hit. I use recipes as a guide, I always add/change things to my liking or according to what I have on hand. This recipe was great. Do the prep work beforehand, because things move fast once you get going. I added asparagus and 2 seeded & chopped plum tomatoes to the veggie cook part. This was great I will make again and use it for guests. Thank you for sharing this.....

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      • Tania Sheff says

        March 14, 2023 at 9:26 am

        Awesome! Thanks, Robyn!

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