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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
  • 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
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and shrimp with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in separate bowls. Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes; remove to a plate. In the same skillet, add butter and cook shrimp until pink and opaque, 1-2 minutes per side; remove to plate with chicken.
  3. In the skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, add diced tomatoes and remaining ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened, stir in Parmesan until melted. Add cooked pasta, chicken, and shrimp; toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Warm 1-2 minutes and serve with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use room temperature cream to prevent curdling. Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice level preference. Fresh parsley and red pepper flakes make a great garnish.

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