Chicken and Shrimp Recipe

A restaurant-quality dish combining juicy chicken and succulent shrimp in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for special occasions or an elevated weeknight dinner.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Best chicken and shrimp recipe, Chicken and Shrimp Recipe, Simple chicken and shrimp recipes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: Servings

Calories: 520kcal

Cost: $25

Equipment

1 Large skillet (12-inch) For cooking chicken, shrimp, and sauce
1 Meat thermometer Ensures chicken reaches 165°F
1 Sharp knife For prepping ingredients
1 Cutting board For chopping parsley and prepping proteins
1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient portions
1 Tongs For flipping chicken and shrimp

Ingredients

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking chicken
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
Salt & black pepper To taste
1 lb Large shrimp Peeled and deveined
2 tablespoon Butter For cooking shrimp
4 cloves Garlic Minced
½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional (for spice)
¼ cup Chicken broth
2 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
¼ cup Fresh parsley Chopped
1 cup Heavy cream For sauce
½ cup Chicken broth For sauce
½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
2 tablespoon Butter For sauce
1 teaspoon Cornstarch Optional (for thickening)
Salt & pepper To taste

Instructions

Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
Remove chicken from the pan and cover with foil.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds.
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Pour in lemon juice; simmer for 1 minute.
Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same pan, add heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan and butter until melted and smooth.
(Optional) Add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce.
Return chicken and shrimp to the pan, spoon sauce over.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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