Description
Bold & Creamy Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta is a rich, flavorful fusion of creamy Cajun sauce, tender chicken, and spicy peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (225g)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 400g), sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (50g)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra Cajun seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until golden and cooked through, 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeño; cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Lower heat to medium. Add heavy cream and stir. Mix in Parmesan and Monterey Jack until melted and creamy. Add red pepper flakes and more Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Return chicken and pasta to skillet. Toss everything to coat evenly in sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with green onions or Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is great for weeknight dinners. <liAdjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg