Spicy Cajun Pasta (Print Version)
Cajun-spiced chicken and shrimp with veggies in a thick, creamy Parmesan wine sauce.
# Ingredients:
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¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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1 cup chicken stock.
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¾ lb. fettuccine or similar pasta, uncooked.
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¾ cup Half & Half or heavy whipping cream.
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped.
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2 bell peppers, sliced lengthwise.
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1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced.
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1 tbsp. Cajun spice mix.
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3 tbsp. olive oil for sauteing.
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1 lb. deveined shrimp without shells.
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1 lb. chicken thighs, boneless and cut into small chunks.
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¾ cup dry white wine.
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Fresh parsley leaves for topping.
# Steps:
01 -
Boil the pasta with a bit of salt until it's just tender. Drain the water and set aside.
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In a little olive oil, cook the shrimp and chicken with Cajun seasoning until fully cooked, then scoop them out of the pan.
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In the same skillet, stir the onion and peppers for around 5 minutes. Take them out once they soften.
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Let the wine and chicken stock simmer until reduced by three-quarters. Stir in Parmesan, garlic, and cream to make a smooth sauce.
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Mix the cooked meat, pasta, and veggies into the sauce. Toss until fully coated. Sprinkle parsley to finish.
# Helpful Notes:
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Choose shrimp caught in the wild if you can.
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Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
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Let the sauce thicken properly for the creamiest results.