Alright y’all, if you’re lookin’ for a pasta dish that’s fire 🔥 and loaded with flavor, this Cajun Pasta Be Poppin’ is where it’s at! 🙌 Creamy, spicy, and totally delicious, it’s like a party in your mouth!
Perfect for dinner when you wanna impress or just craving something that’ll make your taste buds dance. 🕺 Let’s get to cookin’!
📝 Ingredients:
- 12 oz fettuccine or your fave pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or more if you like it spicy 🌶️)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Directions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
Start by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain it, but keep a little pasta water just in case you need to loosen up the sauce later. 🍝
2. Season the Chicken & Shrimp:
Season your chicken and shrimp with that Cajun seasoning magic! Get ’em all coated and ready to sizzle. 🌶️🍤
3. Sear the Chicken & Shrimp:
Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until it’s golden and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes). Set the chicken aside and toss the shrimp in the same pan. Cook the shrimp until they’re pink and poppin’ (about 3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside with the chicken. 🐔🍤
4. Sauté the Veggies:
In the same skillet, throw in your sliced bell peppers and garlic. Sauté until the peppers are soft and the garlic is fragrant. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste. 🌶️🧄
5. Make the Sauce:
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth (if using), and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s all melted and creamy. Add a pinch of extra Cajun seasoning if you want more spice. 👌🧀
6. Mix It All Together:
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, then add back the chicken and shrimp. Stir it all up until everything’s coated in that creamy, spicy sauce. If it feels too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up. 🔥🍝
7. Serve & Garnish:
Plate up your pasta, and if you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some chopped parsley on top. Serve it hot and watch everyone’s faces light up! 😍