Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Cajun-seasoned chicken and shrimp, served with rigatoni for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute shrimp with other seafood or vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg