Description
Rattlesnake Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and a spicy kick from cayenne pepper. This quick and easy recipe features fettuccine pasta, enveloped in rich flavors that are sure to impress your guests or satisfy a cozy night in. Perfectly balanced and customizable, this dish can adapt to your pantry staples and personal preferences. Serve it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from pan, let rest, and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pan. Stir in cayenne pepper and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce; mix well to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg