Description
Rattlesnake Pasta is a creamy, spicy delight that combines tender chicken, jalapeños, and rich cheese for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for impressing family and friends!
Ingredients
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Fresh jalapeños
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeños to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and gradually mix in grated Parmesan cheese until you achieve a silky sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or extra vegetables. - Adjust spiciness by removing jalapeño seeds or using less pepper jack cheese.