Ingredients
– 1 pound bite-size pasta (e.g., fusilli, bowtie, rotini, penne)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1 small yellow onion, chopped into ¼-inch pieces (about ¾ cup)
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 bell peppers (assorted colors), chopped into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 to 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to desired heat)
Instructions
1-First, cook the pasta in heavily salted water until it’s just right, then set aside half a cup of the water before draining. This reserved water helps adjust the sauce later, keeping everything moist and tasty.
2-Next, rinse and dry the shrimp to get that perfect sear.
3-Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until they’re pink, then move them to a bowl. Add the rest of the oil and cook the chicken with some Cajun seasoning for 5-6 minutes until it’s done.
4-Stir in the onion, garlic, and bell peppers, cooking for about 5 minutes until soft, and use a splash of water to lift those flavorful bits from the pan. Pour in the heavy cream and more seasoning, simmering to thicken. Toss the pasta into the sauce, add the proteins and veggies back in, and heat through for a complete dish. Serve it hot, and feel free to add fresh parsley for a nice touch.
Last Step:
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🌈 Use colorful bell peppers for added visual appeal and flavor variety.
💧 Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
🦐 Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better searing and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
- Diet: Contains Dairy, Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg