Spicy Shrimp (or Chicken) Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined OR diced chicken breast
  • 8 oz pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 tbsp Casa de S.A. Tex-Mex seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2-1 cup heavy cream (up to 1 cup if you prefer a more heavier sauce)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime juice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp OR chicken and Casa de S.A. seasoning. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. For chicken, cook until desired sear is achieved, only. Chicken will cook fully during the simmering below.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until desired level of thickness is acheived. The heavy cream should thicken to properly coat pasta. Use a meat thermometer to check chicken temp for doneness (165 F).
  4. Toss pasta with the shrimp OR chicken mixture. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.