Cajun Pasta Recipe
Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, Chorizo, Cajun Cream Sauce, Fomato, Scallions, Parmesan, with Toasted Bread
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Ingredients
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Protein
Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by grilling the chicken breast until cooked through and slice it into strips. Peel and devein the shrimp, and slice the chorizo sausage into rounds.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Make the Cajun Cream Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook until browned. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Then, stir in the diced tomatoes and heavy cream, followed by the Cajun seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, along with the grilled chicken strips. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Chop the scallions and sprinkle them over the pasta before serving. Serve the Cajun pasta hot with toasted bread on the side.