Description
Looking for a bold and creamy pasta dish with a Southern twist? This Creamy Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta is packed with juicy shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, and colorful bell peppers—all tossed in a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce. Perfect for an easy dinner, comfort food night, or when you want restaurant-style flavor at home. Whether you’re browsing for quick weeknight meals, indulgent dinner ideas, or easy recipes for entertaining, this vibrant New Orleans-inspired dish checks every box.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
2. Season shrimp and chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken until browned and done, then remove.
3. Sear shrimp in the same pan for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, cook sliced sausage until browned. Add bell peppers and onion, sauté until tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
5. Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream. Scrape the bottom of the pan and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted and sauce thickens.
6. Return chicken, shrimp, and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything to coat in the sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin.
7. Simmer for 2–3 minutes more. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor in the sauce.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook proteins in batches to get a good sear.
If reheating, add a splash of cream or broth to bring back the silky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Mardi Gras pasta, Cajun chicken shrimp pasta, easy dinner, spicy pasta