Description
Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that features creamy textures and a delightful kick of spice. This vibrant pasta is packed with tender chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe will impress your family and friends as they savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Stir in canned diced tomatoes and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5. Gradually mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- 6. Fold in the cooked pasta, ensuring every noodle is coated with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg