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Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta Recipe

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SERVINGS: 2        PREPPING TIME: 15 MIN       COOKING TIME: 30 MIN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper. julienne
  • 1 cup andouille sausage, split and sliced.
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, julienne
  • 1 cup 41/50 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup blackened or cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup blended oil
  • 8 cups cooked penne pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

 

Directions

1. In a large pan, heat oil. Saute bell pepper and onion for about 2 minutes.

2. Toss sausage, chicken, and shrimp with cajun seasoning, then add to the pan with onions and peppers. Saute for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is cooked.

3. Remove protein from the pan, and set aside. In the same pan, add in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.

4. Whisk in the parmesan cheese until thickened. Fold in the seasoned protein and pasta. Return to simmer

5. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Recipe Courtesy Of

Chef Melvin Carpenter of Lumiere Place Casino

Chef Carpenter demoed and served up this dish at the 2022 Cajun Cook-off in Soulard, where we were delighted by its color and cajun profile.  Thank you to Chef Carpenter for sharing the recipe with the Chew In The Lou Community!