Description
Chicken and shrimp Alfredo is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole-wheat linguine or fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
4. Lower heat, add butter and garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
5. Stir in heavy cream and milk, then gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
6. Season sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. If too thick, add pasta water.
7. Return chicken and shrimp to the pan, tossing in the sauce.
8. Add cooked fettuccine and mix until coated.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for the best flavor.
If the sauce is too thick, add more milk or reserved pasta water.
Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Add broccoli or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: chicken Alfredo, shrimp Alfredo, creamy pasta, fettuccine Alfredo, seafood pasta