
This indulgent pasta dish is loaded with juicy shrimp, tender chicken, and seared steak, all tossed in a creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or when youโre craving a restaurant-quality meal at home!
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
โณ Cook Time: 30 minutes
โฑ Total Time: 45 minutes
๐ฝ Servings: 4-6
๐ฅ Calories per Serving: ~650
๐ Ingredients
For the Proteins:
- ๐ค ยฝ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ๐ 1 large chicken breast, sliced
- ๐ฅฉ 1 small steak (ribeye, sirloin, or strip), sliced
- ๐ง 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
- ๐ข 2 tbsp olive oil
- ๐ง 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ๐ง 2 tbsp butter
For the Pasta & Sauce:
- ๐ 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- ๐ง 2 more cloves garlic, minced
- ๐ง 3 tbsp butter
- ๐ฅ 2 cups heavy cream
- ๐ง 1 ยฝ cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- ๐ฟ ยฝ tsp Italian seasoning
- ๐ถ๏ธ ยฝ tsp smoked paprika
- ๐ง Salt & pepper, to taste
- ๐ Juice of ยฝ lemon (optional, for brightness)
For Garnish:
- ๐ฟ Chopped fresh parsley
- ๐ง Extra Parmesan cheese
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Cook the Pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2๏ธโฃ Season & Cook the Steak:
- Season steak strips with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
3๏ธโฃ Sautรฉ the Chicken & Shrimp:
- Season chicken and shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil & 1 tbsp butter.
- Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
4๏ธโฃ Make the Cajun Alfredo Sauce:
- Melt butter in the skillet, then add garlic and sautรฉ for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
5๏ธโฃ Combine Everything:
- Toss the fettuccine into the sauce.
- Add back the steak, chicken, and shrimp, mixing everything until well coated.
- Squeeze in lemon juice for extra brightness.
6๏ธโฃ Serve & Enjoy:
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, then dig in!
๐ฏ Why Youโll Love This Recipe
โ๏ธ Creamy, spicy, and loaded with flavor!
โ๏ธ A restaurant-quality dish at home!
โ๏ธ Three proteins in one meal for ultimate indulgence!
โ๏ธ Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or comfort food cravings!
๐ฅ Helpful Tips
โ
Want it spicier? Add a dash of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.
โ
Prefer a smoky kick? Use blackened seasoning instead of Cajun.
โ
Lighten it up by swapping heavy cream for half-and-half.
Enjoy your Cajun Shrimp, Chicken & Steak Alfredo Pastaโrich, creamy, and packed with bold Cajun flavors! ๐ค๐๐ฅฉ๐ Let me know if you need more amazing pasta recipes! ๐
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