Description
Rattlesnake Pasta is a delicious and creamy Cajun-inspired pasta dish that features tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful Parmesan cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Veggies:
- 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Additional Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Make the Sauce: Add cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and paprika to the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine. Warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or mushrooms for variation.
- Adjust spice level by altering red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
