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cajun fettucine alfredo with chicken & shrimp

(3 ratings)
Meave avatar
Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

This is one of my favorite meals. This recipe can also be made with shrimp only, chicken only, smoked sausage or any combination of meats your prefer.

(3 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cajun fettucine alfredo with chicken & shrimp

  • 1 (12 oz) pkg
    fettucine pasta
  • 2 c
    boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and sliced. (i use frozen tyson grilled chicken or you can make your own)
  • 1/2 lb
    andouille sausage (or to lighten up, use turkey smoked sausage or omit)
  • 1 lb
    medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 1/2 c
    half & half (i use fat free)
  • 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2
    red bell pepper, seeded & diced
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 4 oz
    fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    fresh shredded parmesan cheese
  • cajun seasoning to taste (i use about 2 tbsp.)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 c
    chopped, fresh parsley
  • 1/4 c
    freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/4 c
    fresh, diced tomatoes.

How To Make cajun fettucine alfredo with chicken & shrimp

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain and set aside.
  • 2
    Melt 1 T. butter in a large, deep skillet. Add sausage, mushrooms, onions and peppers. Saute until tender and sausage is browned. Add minced garlic and saute thirty seconds more. Remove from pan. Set aside.
  • 3
    Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over shrimp. Melt remaining butter into pan and add shrimp to the pan. Saute over medium high heat until shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Set shrimp aside.
  • 4
    Mix half & half with flour using a fork until smooth and no lumps. Add half & half mixture, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce to the pan. Stir until nicely thickened sauce. Add salt, pepper and cajun seasoning to taste.
  • 5
    Add pasta, veggies, sausage & veggies, shrimp and chicken to the pan. Toss gently with sauce until thoroughly combined.
  • 6
    Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 7
    Spoon into a pasta bowl, top with fresh basil leaves, diced tomato and fresh chopped parsley. Sprinkle with a bit more fresh parmesan if desired.
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