Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta
Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta pairs juicy chicken and charred shrimp with linguine in a rich white wine cream sauce, finished with Romano for a savory, pepper-kissed finish. The blend of garlic, cayenne, and warm spices adds gentle heat and depth. It’s a hearty, restaurant-style dish perfect for a special weeknight dinner or entertaining.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the garlic powder, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, white pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl, then divide the spice mixture in half.
- 2
Melt the butter over low heat in a small skillet. Gradually stir in the cream, milk, and 1/2 of the spice mixture. Keep cooking over low heat, stirring often, until slightly reduced and thickened to your preferred sauce consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 3
Preheat a grill to high heat.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Carefully stir in the wine and the remaining spice mixture. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 16 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 6
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the shrimp on the preheated grill until slightly opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 7
Serve each chicken breast on a bed of linguine topped with the grilled shrimp. Spoon the cream sauce generously over the top. Garnish with Romano cheese.
- Calories 1023.45 kcal High 51%
- Protein 69.05 g Good Source 138%
- Carbohydrate 89.32 g 32%
- Total Fat 39.33 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 19.51 g High 98%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 335.09 mg High 112%
- Sodium 896.63 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 6.2 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 3.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 201.15 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 5.54 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 976.65 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 19.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Grated Romano Cheese. Each serving provides about 1023.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Grated Romano Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1023.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta healthy?
- Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1023.45 calories and 69.05 g of protein, or 138% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 896.63 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.51 g (98% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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