Chicken and Shrimp Recipes
Explore a step-by-step guide to creating delicious chicken and shrimp recipes. Perfect for dinner, these flavorful dishes are easy to make and packed with taste!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup bell peppers sliced
- 1/2 cup onions sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- Pat dry shrimp with paper towels.
- Slice bell peppers and onions.
- Mince garlic.
Cook Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with half the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
Cook Shrimp
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil and butter to the same skillet.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with remaining spices.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turns pink and opaque.
- Remove and set aside.
Combine & Finish
- Add bell peppers and onions to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Return chicken and shrimp to the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg