Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Vibrant Cajun spices give this chicken and shrimp Alfredo dish a delicious kick of "Bam".
Servings: 6
Calories: 1250kcal
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken and Shrimp
- 2 chicken breasts cubed
- 1 lb shrimp medium size
- 1½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend
For the Alfredo Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley + more for garnish
- 1 lb fettuccine
Instructions
- Spray your air fryer basket with oil from an Oil Sprayer. Get a pot of water ready and heating to boil for cooking the fettuccine. When it boils, cook according to the instructions on the package.PRO TIP: Add a tablespoon of oil or a tablespoon of butter to keep the foam down and the pasta from sticking together. Cook according to the directions on the pasta container.1 lb fettuccine
- Dice up the chicken breast and set in the basket of the air fryer. Add the shrimp. If using extra large shrimp, cut them in half.
- Add the Cajun spice to the chicken and shrimp. Toss to coat all the pieces. Air fry at 350 F for 20 minutes, or until cooked. PRO TIP: No air fryer? No problem! Just saute the chicken in a skillet first on medium high heat, when the chicken is half way cooked, add the shrimp, as they take about half as long to cook.2 chicken breasts, 1 lb shrimp, 1½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend
- While the shrimp and chicken are cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the cream when butter is completely melted. Whisk to combine and heat up on medium low. Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic, whisk again.½ cup butter, 2 cups heavy cream
- Keep the stove top heat at a medium to medium low so that the cheese does not scorch during the melting. Once the cream has heated up add the garlic and Parmesan cheese in 1 cup intervals, whisking after each addition.6 cloves garlic, 3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- After you have blended in all the Parmesan cheese add the nutmeg, white pepper, and chopped parsley. Chop a little more parsley for garnishing each serving.¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 2 tablespoon chopped parsley + more for garnish
- One you drain the pasta, serve some on a plate. Add some Alfredo sauce on top of the pasta, and add a serving of the Cajun chicken and shrimp. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Start the pasta to cook at the beginning, drain it, toss with a drizzle of olive oil and set it aside. It is easy to reheat if it cools too much.
- Use a good quality Cajun seasoning blend. A good quality Cajun seasoning blend will give this dish a bold and flavorful taste.
- Don't overcook the chicken and shrimp. The chicken and shrimp should be cooked through, but they should still be tender.
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce. A splash of white wine will add a touch of acidity to the sauce and it will also help to deglaze the pan.
- Use a jar of ready made Alfredo sauce if you're in a hurry!
- Serve with a side of crusty bread. A side of crusty bread is the perfect way to soak up all of the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 1250kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 103g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1148mg | Sodium: 3739mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2489IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 846mg | Iron: 8mg