Best 5 Creamy Chicken And Shrimp Alfredo Recipes

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Creamy Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo is a classic dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. This indulgent meal is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, and it's sure to impress your guests. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and unforgettable dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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CREAMY CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO



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You'll love my twist on this creamy Alfredo. It's a little heavy on the hips, but worth every bite. A perfect match with a nice green salad, and you must have garlic bread to sop up this creamy sauce.

Provided by Tree Lee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package trotolle dry pasta
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
1 stick butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
2 cups milk, or more as needed
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add trottole and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in the large pot used to make the pasta. Add cream cheese and stir until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups milk and heavy cream, stirring until warm, about 5 minutes. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and continue stirring. Add more milk to thin sauce, if needed. Add pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Stir cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turns orange, 6 to 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 189.1 mg, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 554.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CREAMY SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Learn to make a restaurant-quality dish with our Creamy Shrimp Alfredo recipe. This Creamy Shrimp Alfredo features hints of parsley and balsamic vinaigrette. Depth of flavor this good is not only achievable, but ready in less than half an hour. Success is delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in Large Skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, adding garlic for the last minute. Remove shrimp from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving liquid in skillet; set shrimp aside. Add cream cheese and broth to reserved liquid in skillet; cook 3 to 5 min or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan.
  • Drain pasta. Add to shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

CHICKEN & SHRIMP ALFREDO



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This easy pasta with creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, chicken and shrimp is your classic fettuccine Alfredo done one better--and it takes less than 30 minutes to make! Add a simple green salad and you have a family-friendly weeknight dinner that you'd be happy to serve to company.

Provided by Robby Melvin

Categories     Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add shrimp, scallions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil; cook, stirring often, until the chicken and shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat. Whisk together flour and 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking water in a medium bowl; stir in half-and-half, cream cheese, pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan and the remaining reserved cooking water. Add the mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add the chicken-shrimp mixture and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; add the pasta and stir to coat evenly. Divide among 6 bowls; sprinkle with parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 118.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 601.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Cook creamy Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo for a flavorful dinner entrée. Use milk instead of chicken broth for an even creamier Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, adding garlic for the last minute. Remove shrimp from skillet with slotted spoon; set shrimp aside. Add cream cheese and broth to chicken mixture in skillet; cook 3 to 5 min. or until chicken is done, cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add pasta to chicken mixture; mix lightly. If needed, stir in enough of the cooking water until sauce is of desired consistency.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 29 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO



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You'll love my twist on this creamy Alfredo. It's a little heavy on the hips, but worth every bite. A perfect match with a nice green salad, and you must have garlic bread to sop up this creamy sauce.

Provided by Tree Lee

Categories     Chicken Pasta

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package trotolle dry pasta
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
1 stick butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
2 cups milk, or more as needed
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add trottole and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in the large pot used to make the pasta. Add cream cheese and stir until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups milk and heavy cream, stirring until warm, about 5 minutes. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and continue stirring. Add more milk to thin sauce, if needed. Add pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Stir cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turns orange, 6 to 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 189.1 mg, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 554.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • To make the sauce creamier, add a tablespoon of butter before serving.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken and shrimp.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

This creamy chicken and shrimp alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken and shrimp are cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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