This air fryer chicken & shrimp alfredo pasta is rich in flavor and a family-friendly dinner you can get on the table in a matter of minutes! It’s a hearty meal that’s creamy and so easy to make.
I’ll admit. I’m all about white pasta sauce. And it’s hard for me to say no to Alfredo sauce. Yes, that particular white sauce is so creamy and comforting.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s quick, easy, and done with the help of an air fryer
- You can customize the ingredients, pasta and cheese, to your liking
- Ready in 30 minutes or less
- Leftovers make a good lunch the next day
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The ingredients
- Chicken breast, shrimp for protein
- Butter, heavy cream. I use unsalted butter
- Garlic for extra flavor
- Parmesan or you can use Asiago cheese
- Salt, nutmeg, white pepper, and parsley for seasoning and garnish
- Favorite fettuccini noodle or ravioli to serve over
How to make air fryer chicken and shrimp Alfredo pasta
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to ensure the chicken and shrimp do not stick.
Place chicken and shrimp in an air fryer and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper. Air fry the chicken and shrimp at 350° for 20 minutes, until cooked
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium-size saucepan. Once the butter has completely melted add in the heavy cream, and stir to combine
Once the heavy cream has heated up add in garlic and parmesan cheese. A tip here is to add 1 cup of parmesan cheese at a time to ensure all the parmesan has been incorporated
Once the parmesan cheese is all nicely mixed together add in nutmeg, white pepper, and parsley. Serve over your favorite pasta noodle
Low-carb Alfredo pasta
If you’re on a low-carb diet, you can swab pasta with roasted broccoli, cauliflower linguini, or spinach fettuccine.
And you can make this recipe keto-friendly with butternut squash.
Can I replace parmesan cheese in Alfredo sauce
Yes, you can swab parmesan with Asiago cheese. It will give a similar texture, but a nuttier flavor.
What do you serve with this dish
I usually start with a light salad, such as watermelon Caprese salad, and end the meal with stout beer tiramisu.
Variations for air fryer chicken and shrimp Alfredo
Add chili pepper flakes if you like something spicy.
Spinach and peas always make a good addition to add some colors and vegetables.
Skipping chicken and shrimp? Try adding crispy bacon bits instead.
Adding miso will give this Alfredo sauce tastes extra special!
Storing
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can add a splash of chicken broth before you reheat it.
This air fryer chicken and shrimp alfredo recipe couldn’t be any simpler or taste any better. It is the ultimate comfort food that needs to be on repeat often!
Air Fryer Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo
Ingredients
For the chicken & shrimp
- 2 chicken breast diced
- 1 lb shrimp
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt
For the Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 3 cups grated parmesan or Asiago cheese
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- Favorite fettuccini noodle or pasta
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to ensure the chicken and shrimp do not stick.
- Place chicken and shrimp in an air fryer and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper. Air fry the chicken and shrimp at 350° for 20 minutes, until cooked
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium-size saucepan. Once the butter has completely melted add in the heavy cream, and stir to combine
- Once the heavy cream has heated up add in garlic and parmesan cheese. A tip here is to add 1 cup of parmesan cheese at a time to ensure all the parmesan has been incorporated
- Once the parmesan cheese is all nicely mixed together add in nutmeg, white pepper, and parsley. Serve over your favorite pasta noodle
Peter says
I can’t believe how easy it was to make the chicken and shrimp IN AN AIRFRYER!!!! And the saucy was creamy and super cheesy!
Megan says
Oh, this looks amazing! My favourite combo of foods.
Natalie says
I loved this kid-friendly recipe! My girls loved it. It was super easy to make and a great dinner dish, thanks!
Ramona says
This was a beautiful and delicious recipe. I will be making it again.