Cajun Shrimp Chicken Pasta (Printable Recipe Version)
Cajun-spiced chicken and shrimp tossed in pasta with a velvety cheese sauce—spicy, creamy, and super comforting.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main
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450 g chicken breast, chopped into cubes
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450 g peeled, deveined shrimp
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225 g rotini or any short-cut pasta
→ Seasonings and Sauce
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes if you like more heat
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60 g shredded cheddar
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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240 ml whole milk
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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0.5 teaspoon salt, taste and add more if needed
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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60 g grated Parmesan
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240 ml heavy cream
→ Garnish
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Chopped fresh parsley for sprinkling on top
# Steps to Make It:
01 -
Dish everything up, throw on some chopped parsley, and dig in while it's hot.
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Pour in the drained pasta, put your cooked chicken and shrimp back in, and stir until it’s all mixed and nice and warm.
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Mix in both cheeses along with smoked paprika, a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want, and a bit of salt. Stir everything until it’s all melted and super smooth, then add the cream and milk, letting it gently bubble for a sec.
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Melt the butter over medium, toss in your garlic, and cook for just a minute until it smells awesome.
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Season the shrimp with the rest of your Cajun spice. Throw shrimp into the same pan and fry them up for 2–3 minutes. They’ll turn pink and get just a bit golden. Chicken and shrimp can hang out together on a plate.
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Toss the chicken bits in half your Cajun seasoning. Heat up a big pan with olive oil on med-high, cook the chicken until it’s nicely browned and cooked through—give it 5-6 minutes—then move it out of the pan.
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Boil salted water in a big pot, toss in your pasta, and cook it till it’s got a little bite (al dente), then drain and leave it aside.
# Extra Information:
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You can swap out the heavy cream for light cream or half-and-half if you want it less rich.
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Like it hotter? Just add more Cajun spice or red pepper flakes.