Description
Rattlesnake pasta combines juicy, seasoned chicken with a kick of spice, all wrapped in a smooth, creamy sauce. It’s comfort food with a spicy twist, perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs: 2 medium chicken breasts or 4 small thighs (about 1 lb or 450g)
- Cajun seasoning: 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste for spice level)
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated (about 50g)
- Pasta (penne or fettuccine): 8 oz (225g)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, keeping a little pasta water in case you need to adjust the sauce later.
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through (6-7 minutes on each side). Slice thinly.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until it melts into a creamy sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce. Add pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with more Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until everything is well heated.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika to the Cajun seasoning.
- For extra veggies, try bell peppers or spinach.
- To lighten up, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600-700
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg