Outback Steakhouse Queensland Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

This creamy and flavorful pasta is packed with tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and a rich, seasoned sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that you can easily make at home in just 30 minutes!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 pint cream
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoons cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 pound linguine
• 4 chicken breasts
• 8 ounces shrimp
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How To Make Queensland Chicken and Shrimp Pasta?

1. Make the sauce: Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add milk, cream, and half of the spice mix. Stir and simmer until slightly thickened, then set aside.
2. Cook the pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the remaining spices on the chicken and cook with white wine until fully done. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the shrimp: In the same pan, sauté shrimp until pink and cooked through. Add a splash of white wine if needed.
5. Assemble the dish: Place cooked linguine on plates, top with a chicken breast and shrimp, then pour the creamy sauce over everything. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Tips:

• Use heavy cream for the best texture: Heavy cream makes the sauce rich and creamy. If you use milk or half-and-half, the sauce may be thinner and not as smooth.
• Cook the pasta just right: Boil the linguine until it’s al dente (firm but not hard). Overcooked pasta will become too soft and won’t hold the sauce well.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook very fast! They are done when they turn pink and curl slightly. Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and tough.
• Let the chicken rest before slicing: After cooking the chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting. This keeps it juicy and prevents it from drying out.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste: The sauce is creamy, so you may need to add a bit more salt, pepper, or cayenne to balance the flavors. Taste the sauce before serving and adjust as needed.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Cool the pasta to room temperature before storing. Place it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Heat the pasta in a pan over low heat, stirring often. Add a little milk or cream to loosen the sauce and keep it smooth. Warm until the chicken and shrimp are heated through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 814 kcal
• Total Fat: 34g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 242mg
• Sodium: 536mg
• Potassium: 428mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 90g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 29g