Description
This Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a rich, creamy, and flavorful comfort meal. It combines tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and a silky garlic cream sauce with pasta, making it perfect for a special dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
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- Spice Mix:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Shrimp:
- 8 oz tiger shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of the spice mix
- For the Chicken:
- 1 chicken breast, butterflied
- 1 tablespoon of the spice mix
- For the Pasta:
- 14 oz linguine, cooked al dente
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 hot red chili finger chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups heavy cream
- Remaining spice mix
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional, for extra heat
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Set aside.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the butterflied chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of the spice mix.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 1–2 minutes per side, flipping twice until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Turn off the heat and deglaze the pan with a small knob of butter. Return the pan to heat and sauté the marinated shrimp for 5–8 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté the garlic and hot chili with 1 teaspoon salt for 5–8 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the remaining spice mix. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Add the cooked linguine, parsley, and Parmesan into the sauce. Toss to coat and let it bubble for another minute. For extra heat, stir in cayenne.
- Serve: Top the creamy pasta with sliced chicken and shrimp. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, you can stir in cayenne pepper when assembling the pasta.
- If you don’t have fresh chili, red pepper flakes or jalapeño can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcooked; they cook quickly and should be pink and curled when done.
- Using fresh garlic will provide more depth of flavor than powdered garlic.
- Finishing the pasta in the sauce allows it to absorb the creamy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared and Simmered
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving