Take your Alfredo up a notch and make this Chicken Shrimp Alfredo! The chicken and shrimp are tossed in a cajun seasoning then pan fried. They get served with the creamy homemade Alfredo sauce and fettuccini noodles! The perfect weeknight dinner!
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The Best CHicken Shrimp Alfredo
When I think about what could be even better than a comforting fettuccini alfredo, I can only think of Chicken AND Shrimp Alfredo! The combination of tender, moist chicken and juicy, succulent shrimp adds different textures and flavors to this alfredo pasta dish.
Making a homemade creamy alfredo sauce is actually super easy, and doesn’t take that much time! In the time the pasta cooks the alfredo sauce can be made!
This chicken shrimp alfredo recipe is a total comfort classic, and will fill you up and satisfy the whole family! I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t like this recipe. If you have a picky eater who doesn’t like shrimp, you can keep them on the side for those who want them to add them on top!
Ingredients Needed
For the Pasta
- Fettuccini: Fettuccini is the classic noodle for chicken alfredo, but you can use any long noodle that you prefer!
- Olive Oil: To sauté the proteins!
- Chicken Breast & Shrimp: Dice your chicken breast into bite sized pieces so it cooks quickly and evenly! Use raw shrimp. If it was frozen make sure to let it thaw in the fridge before using it.
- Spices: Paprika and Italian seasoning, along with some salt and pepper will season up the proteins to start building lots of flavor here!
- White Wine or Chicken Stock: After sautéing your proteins, you will want to deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken stock. Wine adds a depth of flavor that chicken stock won’t, but they will both do the trick! There is so much flavor on the bottom of the pan after sautéing the chicken and shrimp that shouldn’t be left in the pan!
For the Alfredo Sauce
- Butter: To sauté the garlic!
- Heavy Cream: The base of the alfredo sauce is heavy cream to make it thick and luscious. Half & Half will result in a thinner sauce that doesn’t coat the noodles as well.
- Garlic: For aroma and lots of flavor.
- Italian Seasoning: To add some extra flavor to the sauce!
- Parmesan Cheese: I like to use freshly grated parmesan so it will melt seamlessly!
- Parsley: For garnish!
How to MAKE Chicken Shrimp Alfredo
- Boil the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and drizzle with a little olive oil, set aside.
- Season the Proteins: Add the chicken to a small bowl. Add shrimp to another small bowl. Sprinkle half of the seasonings: 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/8 tsp of salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper onto the chicken and toss to coat. Add the other half of the seasonings onto the shrimp and toss to coat, set aside.
- Sauté Proteins: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet. Add in chicken and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining tbsp of oil to the same skillet and add in the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is fully cooked and no longer translucent. Remove from the pan and set aside with the chicken.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Add butter to a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until it starts to get golden brown and fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasonings. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. Take off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Set aside until you are ready to toss with your pasta.
- Deglaze Pan & Add Sauce: Add in the white wine to the pan you cooked your protein in and deglaze the pan by scraping up the brown bits off of the bottom. Simmer for 1-2 minutes then add in the cooked noodles, chicken, shrimp and alfredo sauce to the pan. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish & Serve: Serve immediately with fresh chopped parsley and more parmesan cheese! Enjoy!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Use rotisserie chicken for ease! If you want to use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own, simple stir it in at the end to heat it through!
- Use a large skillet! A large skillet helps to get all of the pasta and proteins and sauce in one skillet to combine it all together.
- Keep a block of parmesan cheese in your fridge! For real, the best way to buy parmesan is to buy a block and freshly grate it every time you need it. It tastes better, stays fresh in the fridge for a long time, and will melt super well!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use milk instead of heavy cream in the alfredo sauce?
You can substitute the heavy cream for milk or half and half, but keep in mind it will be a more watery sauce in that case. The heavy cream keeps things thick and luscious! If you use whole milk or half & half, you can add a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up if needed.
How should I store leftover chicken shrimp alfredo?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days! Reheat in the microwave, or in a skillet with a dash more cream if needed to loosen up the sauce.
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Chicken Shrimp Alfredo
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccini
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling on pasta
- 1/2 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, tails removed and deveined
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken stock
Alfredo Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
For Serving
- fresh parsley, chopped
- grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and drizzle with olive oil, set aside.
- Add the chicken to a small bowl. Add shrimp to another small bowl. Sprinkle half of the seasonings: (1/4 tsp) paprika, (1/4 tsp) Italian seasoning, (1/8 tsp) salt and (1/8 tsp) pepper onto the chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle the other half of the seasonings onto the shrimp and toss to coat, set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet.Add in chicken and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tbsp of oil to the same skillet and add in the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked and no longer translucent. Remove from the pan and set aside with the chicken.
- Add in the white wine and deglaze the pan by scraping up the brown bites off the bottom. Simmer for 1-2 minutes then add in the cooked noodles, chicken, shrimp and alfredo sauce to the pan.Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve immediately with fresh chopped parsley and more parmesan cheese! Enjoy!
Alfredo Sauce
- Add butter to a small saucepan over medium high heat.Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until it starts to get golden brown and fragrant.Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasonings. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently.Take off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Set aside until you are ready to toss with your pasta.
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Jena
Actually, I made your Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo.. Was great.. I added mushrooms and onions.. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Shaunie Gassner
I made this for dinner tonight. Huge hit! Those who like shrimp took it and those who don’t were easily able to avoid it. Served it with broccoli. ⭐️
Kelley Simmons
Yah so happy to hear this!! Thank you Shaunie!! 🙂
Dennis R Dean
I made it just as you said ,except kept chicken and shrimp separate,divided the pasta in half,and served separately.
I’m the only one that likes seafood in our family