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Spicy Chicken Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo

spicy chicken and shrimp fettuccini alfredo.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb fettuccini noodles
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half
  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1.5 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups parmesan reggiano (freshly grated parmesan cheese)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 tbsp bomba peppers ((I get mine at Trader Joe’s) (can sub red pepper flakes))

Method

  1. 1

    Cook fettuccini noodles according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with oregano, basil, 1 tbsp of garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Season shrimp (leave tails on) with remaining garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.

  4. 4

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet and add chicken breasts and cook on each side for 6 minutes and set aside to rest.

  5. 5

    Melt 2 tbsp of butter in the same pan and add seasoned shrimp.

  6. 6

    Cook for 1.5-2 minutes per side or until shrimp are cooked and set aside with chicken.

  7. 7

    In the same pan over medium heat, add remaining butter and whipping cream to a boil and reduce heat to low.

  8. 8

    Whisk in your garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, bombas, and simmer for 10 minutes stirring frequently.

  9. 9

    Add fettuccini, shrimp, and chicken.

  10. 10

    Toss and add with fresh Parmesan and enjoy!