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Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo

September 10, 2021 by Lucy Parissi 6 Comments

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Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo! This delicious creamy pasta sauce with a Cajun twist is quick, easy and tastes amazing tossed with your favourite pasta.

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Close up on a bowl of Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo

This Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo recipe was an accidental creation. I intended to make my creamy chicken pasta and I discovered I didn’t have enough chicken so I added shrimp.

The Cajun seasoning was added by mistake – I intended to add garlic powder. Clearly, I was in a huge hurry and very distracted that day!

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But guess what, this tasty Alfredo sauce with chicken, shrimp AND Cajun seasoning is one of the happiest kitchen accidents ever! It is so rich and creamy and absolutely packed with flavor from the Parmesan and spices.

Plus you can’t go wrong having both chicken and shrimp in the same dish. This winning combo, most famously in Paella, is perfect if you can’t decide which protein you prefer in your Alfredo pasta.

Linguine with Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo sauce in a grey bowl

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO (WITH A CAJUN TWIST!)

Full measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!

Start by seasoning the shrimp and chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Be pretty spare with the salt as Cajun seasoning frequently contains salt and you don’t want to overdo it.

diced chicken breast and raw shrimp with Cajun seasoning on a pink plate

Heat a little butter and olive oil in a skillet – preferably a non stick one. Pan fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until they turn pink and set aside.

Pan frying shrimp in a skillet

Now pan fry the chicken for about five minutes, or until nicely golden and cooked through. Add to the shrimp – we will continue with the sauce next!

Pan frying diced chicken in a skillet

Lower the heat to medium-low. Add some butter to your pan and stir in the minced garlic and tomato purée. If you happen to have sun dried tomato paste that’s a wonderful addition as well!

Stirring minced garlic and tomato paste in a pan

Add the cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, dried parsley and grated Parmesan. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

  • cream sauce with Cajun seasoning in a pan
  • adding grated Parmesan cheese to pan of Alfredo sauce

Add the cooked chicken and shrimp into the sauce and heat through. Stir in half the chopped parsley, have a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Stirring chicken and shrimp into Alfredo sauce

Toss the sauce with your favorite pasta – I used linguine this time. Serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and some extra shavings of Parmesan if you like.

tossing pasta using tongs in a pot

Recipe notes and tips

  • This Cajun Alfredo sauce is super tasty but not particularly spicy. If you want a little heat you can add some dried chilli flakes when you are serving your pasta.
  • Always cook your pasta in salted water otherwise it can taste bland regardless of how yummy the sauce is!
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days. You will need to add a splash of cream or a little of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce when reheating.
  • Shrimp (jumbo prawns) are usually sold frozen. You can thaw them quickly by running cold water over them.
overhead view of Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo linguine

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Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo! This deliciously creamy pasta sauce with a Cajun twist is quick, easy and tastes amazing tossed with your favorite pasta.
4.73 from 11 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 949kcal
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Ingredients

  • ½ lb (225g) shrimp (jumbo prawns)
  • 2 large chicken breasts diced into cubes
  • ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper , to season
  • ½ tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 tsp tomato purée or sun-dried tomato paste
  • 2 cups (500ml) cream double / heavy
  • ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic granules optional
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley , to garnish
  • Salt and pepper to season , if needed

For the pasta

  • 9 oz (250g) pasta use your favorite
  • 1 tsp salt for pasta water

Instructions

  • Season the chicken and shrimp with half a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and freshly ground salt and pepper (sparingly).
  • Heat a large skillet or frying pan and add half a tablespoon each of butter olive oil. Wait until the butter is foaming then pan fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until pink. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Pan fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.
  • Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining butter and stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the cream and add the Cajun seasoning, garlic granules and dried parsley. Stir in the Parmesan and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the chicken and shrimp and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add half the fresh parsley.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta according to pack instructions, reserving a little of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing everything to combine. If you need to loosen the sauce at all then add a little of the reserved pasta water.
  • Serve immediately garnished with parsley and some chilli flakes if you like a bit of heat!

Video

Notes

This recipe is best served straight after it is prepared. If you make ahead and need to reheat it then place in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. You might need to add some water to loosen the sauce. If you have any of the reserved pasta water use it now other wise add a little warm water.
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Nutritional information is always approximate, and will depend on quality of ingredients and serving sizes.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 949kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1553mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2072IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Alison says

    June 20, 2022 at 9:17 am

    Italians never put salt in the pasta water!??..

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      June 20, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      Feel free to skip it at your peril

      Reply
  2. Anon says

    March 29, 2022 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! I added bacon bits to mine and * chefs kiss *

    Reply
  3. LeeAnn says

    January 28, 2022 at 2:06 am

    5 stars
    This dish was fabulous! Easy to make. Wonderful flavor! (We added a little more heat as suggested.) Will definitely make again! Company worthy!

    Reply
  4. Randy says

    December 19, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    One of the best tasting receipes I have cooked. Absolutely wonderful

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      December 19, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      😘😘😘

      Reply

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