Ingredients
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12 oz fettuccine
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 (14.4 oz) pkg frozen peppers and onions, thawed
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tsp Cajun seasoning
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
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1/2 lb frozen raw large shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
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1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
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1/2 cup half & half
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1/4 cup chopped parsley, to serve (optional)
Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettucine and cook according to package directions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water, then drain pasta.
2
Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on medium-high. Add the onions and peppers to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5–6 min., until softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning and cook 2 min., until tomato paste is brick red, stirring constantly. Stir in the diced tomatoes.
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To skillet, add the shrimp. Cook 3 min., until shrimp are pink, flipping halfway through. Add the cooked pasta, chicken, 1 cup reserved pasta water, and half & half. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing constantly, 1–2 min., until pasta is coated in the sauce, adding more pasta water a splash at a time as needed. Garnish with the parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
