Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta recipe! With a perfect blend of Cajun spices, succulent chicken, and juicy shrimp, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken and shrimp with the Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and shrimp and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is heated through.
- Add the cooked penne pasta, chicken, and shrimp to the skillet and stir until everything is coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta dish!
