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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

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Tender chicken and shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, tossed with rigatoni in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic and tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
  • ½ pound shrimp (peeled and deveined; thawed if frozen)
  • 2½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
  • 8 ounces dry rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and shrimp with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in separate bowls. Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until cooked through, then remove. In the same skillet, add butter and cook shrimp until pink, about 1-2 minutes per side, then remove.
  3. In the skillet, sauté minced garlic and diced tomatoes. Add heavy cream and remaining ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning; simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  4. Add cooked chicken, shrimp, and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed to thin sauce. Warm through for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve with extra Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley.

Notes

Use room temperature cream to prevent curdling. Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice level preference. If sauce thickens too much, thin with pasta water. Fresh parsley adds a nice fresh finish.

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