Spicy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

Name: Spicy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces linguini pasta; 1 pound chicken breasts, tenderloins, or boneless thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 /2 pound medium thawed shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium-large green bell pepper, could sub for red, sliced; 1/2 small white or yellow onion, cut into strips; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 4-5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 -14.5 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes; 1/2 tablespoon paprika, preferably smoked; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper + plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Layered with flavor, this simple Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta is prepared with my signature Cajun spice blend in less than 30-minutes. Serve it up with a light salad and/or crusty bread and dinner is served.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:06:38 GMT