Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible recipe for the Best Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp. Creamy, flavorful, and satisfying, this dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and perfectly cooked linguine coated in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Spice Mix:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Dish:
- 8 oz tiger shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp of the spice mix
- 1 chicken breast (butterflied)
- 1 tbsp of the spice mix
- 14 oz linguine (cooked al dente)
- 8 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 hot red chili (finger chili, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups heavy cream
- Remaining spice mix
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 tbsp of the spice mix. Set aside.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the butterflied chicken breast with 1 tbsp of the spice mix.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 1–2 minutes per side, flipping twice until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Turn off the heat and deglaze the pan with a small knob of butter. Return the pan to heat and sauté the marinated shrimp for 5–8 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté the garlic and hot chili with 1 tsp salt for 5–8 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the remaining spice mix. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Add the cooked linguine, parsley, and Parmesan into the sauce. Toss to coat and let it bubble for another minute. For extra heat, stir in cayenne.
- Serve: Top the creamy pasta with sliced chicken and shrimp. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Alfredo Pasta, Chicken, Shrimp, Creamy Pasta, Italian Recipe
