Name: Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Pasta – A Flavor-Packed, Creamy Weeknight Dinner
Ingredients: 8 oz Fettuccine or Penne Pasta; 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into strips; 1/2 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning; 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced; 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated; Salt and Pepper to taste; Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz Fettuccine or Penne Pasta
1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into strips
1/2 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
1 Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Season chicken and shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook shrimp until pink; remove and set aside.
Add bell peppers and garlic to the skillet; sauté for 3–4 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
Add cooked pasta, chicken, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in sauce.
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired.