Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for busy weekdays and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then set aside to drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour in the Rotel tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, stirring to coat thoroughly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking. Customize with veggies or different proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy, quick meal, comfort food