Creamy Southwest Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with chilies, 2 tablespoons reserved for garnish
Directions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Pat the chicken dry on both sides with a paper towel.
- Evenly sprinkle the adodo seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Flip the chicken over cook on the other side until the chicken is completely cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the butter to the skillet the chicken was cooked in and let melt over medium heat.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking to incorporate the seasonings and browned bits left behind from the chicken. Whisk constantly for 2 minutes.
- Add in the cheese and the tomatoes.
- Stir until thickened and the cheese is melted.
- And in the cooked pasta and stir until well mixed.
- Slice the chicken into strips and place on top of the pasta.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the reserved diced tomatoes.
| Nutrition Facts | ||
| Serves: 4 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Calories 643 | ||
| Total Fat | 33.6g | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.3g | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 155.8mg | |
| Sodium | 1634.9mg | |
| Potassium | 399.4mg | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 44.9g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6g | |
| Sugars | 4.1g | |
| Protein | 32.4g | |
| Vitamin A 23.1% Vitamin C 6.25% | ||
| Calcium 10.48% Iron 15.96% | ||
| *Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use. | ||
