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Creamy Cajun Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

A rich and creamy Cajun pasta loaded with chicken, shrimp, bell peppers, and Parmesan in a bold Cajun cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Protein
  • 1 chicken breast sliced
  • 0.5 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Season chicken and shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Cook chicken, then shrimp, and set aside.
  4. Cook vegetables and garlic.
  5. Add cream, milk, broth, and Parmesan to make sauce.
  6. Return chicken and shrimp to pan.
  7. Add pasta and toss with sauce.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.