RATTLE SNAKE PASTA

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Something yummy and different to make for dinner. Chicken and a sauce similar to Alfredo sauce, You can mix the sauce into the pasta or serve it over the top. I use chopped green chilies, but if you want to put an extra bite into it you can use sliced jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp butter
2 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
1 lb penna pasta
SAUCE
4 Tbsp butter
2 clove garlic minced
1/3 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp salt
3/4 Tbsp pepper
2 c milk
1 c half and half
3/4 c parmesan cheese
8 oz colby/monteray jack cheese, shredded
4 oz jar green chilies chopped or sliced in juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet over medium heat combine chicken, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, start making a roux: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly. Slowly add milk and half-and-half, continue to stir until smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan and Colby-Monterey Jack cheeses; stir until cheese is melted. Add jalapeno peppers and stir in chicken. Add Alfredo mixture to cooked Penne pasta and serve.

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