Description
A straightforward recipe for creamy Cajun pasta with chicken and shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken and shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream. Reduce heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the skillet. Stir to coat.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage for chicken or shrimp for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your preference for spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: Cajun pasta, chicken shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, spicy pasta, one-pan pasta