Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Shrimp:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ lb (225g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or white wine for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for a creamy version)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Serving (Optional):
- 8 oz pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup cooked rice (for a low-carb version)
- Steamed or roasted vegetables
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken and Shrimp:
- Pat chicken and shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- Season both with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth (or white wine) and scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- If using, add heavy cream for a creamy sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Combine and Serve:
- Return chicken and shrimp to the skillet, tossing in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For extra spice: Add cayenne pepper or more red pepper flakes.
- Make it dairy-free: Use olive oil instead of butter and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- For a smoky flavor: Add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Meal prep: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 210mg