Cajun Pasta Recipe
Rotini noodles with sautéed chicken, shrimp, and roasted red peppers in a creamy cajun sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook rotini noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breast, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Make Cajun Sauce
In the same skillet, add heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked rotini, sautéed chicken, shrimp, roasted red peppers, and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
