Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Southwest Chicken Alfredo, a fusion dish that combines the creaminess of Alfredo with a spicy Southwest twist. This dish is perfect for a satisfying and hearty meal that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced chicken with taco seasoning until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream and chicken broth. Simmer, then add Parmesan and pepper jack cheeses until melted.
- Combine: Add tomatoes, corn, cooked chicken, and pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot diced tomatoes with green chilies or add cayenne pepper.
- Rotisserie chicken can be a convenient substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
