Ingredients
1 pound (about 450 grams) bite-size pasta such as fusilli, bowtie, rotini, or penne
1 pound (450 grams) peeled and deveined shrimp
1 pound (450 grams) chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion chopped into ΒΌ-inch pieces (about ΒΎ cup)
2 assorted bell peppers chopped into Β½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
2–3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, adjusted to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
Heavily salted water for cooking pasta (amount as needed)
Β½ cup pasta water reserved
Fresh chopped parsley for optional garnish
Instructions
1-First, cook the pasta in heavily salted water until it’s just right, then reserve Β½ cup of the pasta water before draining. This step keeps the dish moist and flavorful, as the water helps blend everything later.
2-Next, sear the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 1-2 minutes per side until it’s pink, then set it aside. In the same pan, cook the chicken coated with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning over medium-high heat until it’s done.
3-After that, sautΓ© the onion, garlic, and bell peppers in the remaining olive oil for about 5 minutes until they soften. Combine this with the shrimp and chicken in the skillet for a mix of flavors.
4-Pour in the heavy cream and the rest of the Cajun seasoning, letting it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Toss the cooked pasta into the mix, using the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency as needed.
5-Finally, stir everything together and add fresh chopped parsley on top if you like. The whole process takes about 15 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook, totaling roughly 35 minutes.
Last Step:
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π₯ Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spice level.
π₯ Reserve pasta water to thin sauce as needed for perfect consistency.
π³ Use fresh parsley to add color and freshness to the finished dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing and Tossing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-containing (can substitute gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
