Mexican Chicken And Shrimp Alfredo Recipes

CHICKEN & SHRIMP ALFREDO

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.

MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken, onion, salt and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in Alfredo sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in cheese, salsa, milk and taco seasoning. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Divide between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole, covered, until bubbly, 50-60 minutes.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO

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.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO.

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE SAUCE In a heavy bottomed sauce pan add the heavy cream, cream cheese, cherry peppers, cajun seasoning, paprika and black pepper. Heat on low heat until it begins to simmer.Continue simmer for twenty minutes. But don't bring to a boil. Add the Parmesan and Cheddar cheese stirring until melted (about five minutes) FOR THE REST Boil six cups of water with a tablespoon or so of olive oil until it comes to a rolling boil. Add the pasta continue to boil until aldente as per the directions. Drain in a colander, give it a quick cold water rince (only to stop the cooking process,not to make it cold) In a large frying pan heat one table spoon of olive oil till hot but not smoking. Add the chicken breast and sautee stirring constantly for about five minutes or until the chicken in almost cooked. Add the shrimp and continue to sautee until the shrimp is firm and a bright redish pink (about two to three minutes more) Plate the pasta. Pour the alfredo sauce over the pasta and portion the chicken and shrimp atop the plate. Sprinkle just a bit of paprika on each plate.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP RICE BOWL

Steps:

• To season chicken and shrimp: In large bowl, toss chicken and shrimp with fajita seasoning. Add lime juice and lime zest. Toss and set aside.
• To stir-fry vegetables: In large skillet, bring 2 tablespoons oil to a sizzle. Add garlic, pepper and onion. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and slightly charred. Remove to plate.
• To cook chicken and shrimp: Wipe out pan. Add remaining oil. Heat over medium-high heat until oil sizzles. Add chicken and shrimp. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp is pink and chicken is crispy brown. (Note: If you're worried about overcooking shrimp, cook separately.) Season with salt and pepper. Return vegetables to pan. Stir. Reduce heat to keep warm.
• To prepare beans: Rinse and drain black beans. Heat in microwave or on stove top until warm.
• To assemble: Place 1 cup rice in bowl. Squeeze a little lime juice on top. Spoon on 1/2 cup beans. Add one-quarter of chicken/shrimp mixture and shredded cheese. Add topping as desired.