Description
If you’re craving a dish that captures the festive spirit of Mardi Gras in every bite, look no further than Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta! This vibrant and hearty dish combines succulent chicken and shrimp with colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare yet bursting with flavor. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp and chicken with half of the Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Cook shrimp in the same skillet until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes).
- Brown sausage slices in the skillet until nicely colored (about 2-3 minutes).
- Sauté bell peppers and onions in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour until smooth; cook briefly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth followed by heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining Cajun seasoning; let simmer to thicken.
- Combine proteins and veggies with sauce; toss with cooked pasta.
- Garnish with parsley and extra cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg