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Cajun Pasta Recipe

Inspired by River City Bistro
Time30m
Serves4

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

Sauté Shrimp

In the same skillet, add peeled and deveined shrimp and minced garlic. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

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.