Shrimp and Chicken Cajun Pasta

Juicy shrimp and tender chicken pasta in a rich creamy sauce! The cajun seasoning gives it just the right amount of kick. This is drool-worthy good!

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I don't know about you, but I love a good pasta dish. It's the ultimate comfort food for me. This Shrimp and Chicken Cajun Pasta is just what you need to spice up your weeknight meal routine. The best part? It's really easy to make! You'll have this dish on the table in no time.

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Shrimp and Chicken Cajun Pasta

Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ It's a one-pot meal, which means fewer dishes to wash!

✔️ You can easily customize the level of spice to your liking.

✔️ It's an easy way to dress up a simple pasta dish.

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

fettuccine noodles
crab boil seasoning for seasoning the water, you can substitute salt if you'd prefer.
butter
shallots or sweet yellow onions
fresh garlic
creole seasoning
cream of chicken soup
Worcestershire sauce
Velveeta cheese cubed
Rotel (canned tomatoes and chiles)
shrimp
chicken breast
green onions

Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

Preheat the oven .
Bring a large pot of water to boil and season. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Place large skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt.
Next add the chopped shallots and garlic and sauté for one or two minutes until the garlic is just fragrant.
Add the Creole seasoning, the soup, tomatoes and chilies and Worcestershire sauce, mix well to combine. Cook until hot and bubbly.
Next add the Velveeta cheese and stir until totally melted and cheesy.

Add the sliced cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and green onions. Cook the creamy cajun chicken pasta another 2 minutes, remove from heat. Add the cooked pasta, mix well to combine.
Cover with foil and place in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

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FAQ's

Can you cook shrimp and chicken together?

Yes, you can cook them together, however, the shrimp takes less time to cook until your chicken is cut up into bite-sized pieces.

How long do you cook shrimp?

Raw shrimp needs about two to three minutes on each side. You can tell shrimp is done when it reaches the internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

What is the best cajun seasoning?

There are many different cajun seasoning blends on the market. If you're looking for an authentic cajun flavor, I recommend Tony Chachere's. If you want something with a little less sodium, try Slap Ya Mama.

Is there another cheese to use besides Velveeta?

The best substitute for velveeta cheese is cream cheese.

Can you add vegetables?

Absolutely, the edition of vegetables are terrific in this dish. Asparagus, zucchini squash or bell peppers would be fantastic in the pasta.

Things to know

Make sure to cook the pasta al dente, otherwise, it can become mushy in the oven.
I used fettuccine noodles, but you can use your favorite pasta instead if you prefer. My family also likes to use penne pasta, I recommend pasta with ridges as the sauce from this delicious recipe will cling to the noodles better.
You can use any type of precooked chicken, or you can cook your chicken breast and shrimp with cajun spices if you want to add more flavor to this easy meal.

Variations

Instead of using the cream of chicken soup, you can use alfredo sauce or make your own creamy sauce with heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
Add more vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Add different proteins such as sausage, ground beef, or tofu.
Add more heat to this recipe by adding red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or even more cajun seasoning blends.
Substitute angel hair pasta, penne, rigatoni, really any of your favorites for the fettuccini - delish!
If you want a less spicy dish, you can omit the Rotel and just use canned diced tomatoes.

Storage

Refrigerate - Store leftover creamy shrimp pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freezer - I do not recommend freezing this pasta because the pasta can be mushy and the sauce may separate.

Reheat - To reheat, just place the desired amount in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You may need to add a little bit of water or chicken broth to make the sauce thin and creamy again.

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