Rattlesnake Pasta
Rattlesnake Pasta is a creamy, spicy delight that brings the excitement of southwestern cuisine right to your dining table. This crowd-pleaser features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich cheesy sauce that’s both satisfying and easy to make. With its bold flavors from Cajun seasoning and jalapeños, this dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. In just under an hour, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2–3 jalapeño peppers
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and sauté in olive oil until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers, onion, garlic, and jalapeños until tender-crisp.
- For the sauce, melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour until golden, then gradually add milk until smooth. Simmer until thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and sautéed vegetables with the sauce until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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