Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta
Elevate your dinner experience with this Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta—a creamy, flavor-packed dish that combines the warmth of Cajun spices with rich cheese sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, as it comes together in just 30 minutes. With options to adjust the spice level and customize ingredients, you can make it your own while keeping it family-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook penne in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sear seasoned chicken in a skillet with olive oil until cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and garlic until softened.
- Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning and heavy cream; simmer and mix in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta and protein with sauce; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 596
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 114mg
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