Rich and Velvety Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
Ingredients Needed
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1 (16 ounce) package dry trotolle pasta
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
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1 stick unsalted butter
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
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2 cups milk, or more as needed
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2 cups heavy cream
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3 cups shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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3 tablespoons pesto
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3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
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8 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
Begin by filling a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir in the trottole pasta and let it return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but still al dente, approximately 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a bowl, then set the pot aside for later use.
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Then, add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 10 minutes.
In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the cream cheese and cook until smooth, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups of milk and heavy cream, stirring until warmed through, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and continue stirring. If the sauce needs thinning, add more milk. Finally, stir in the pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
Add the cooked chicken and trottole pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine. Then, add the shrimp and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 681 | Calories |
| 45g | Fat |
| 34g | Carbs |
| 36g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 681 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 45g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium 555mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 370mg | 28% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 435mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5