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Rattlesnake Pasta Recipe

Rattlesnake Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Rattlesnake Pasta is a delicious and creamy pasta dish with Cajun-seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Pasta

  • 16 oz. penne pasta

For the Chicken

  • 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2” cubes
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

For the Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into 1/4” strips
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced into 1/4” strips
  • 1/2 large red onion sliced into 1/4” strips
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 1 head roasted garlic (1012 cloves, coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. For the Pasta: Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than al dente on package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. For the Chicken: Toss chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning. Cook in butter until fully cooked, then set aside.
  3. For the Sauce: Sauté peppers, onions, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Create a roux with butter and flour. Add stock, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer, then add Parmesan and cream. Combine with chicken and pasta, cook until hot. Garnish with green onions.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg