Rotel Chicken Pasta
Rotel Chicken Pasta that's ready in 35 minutes! Creamy, cheesy pasta with chicken and Rotel tomatoes. Perfect easy dinner the family loves!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add Rotel tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, cubed cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pro Tip: Make sure your cream cheese is cubed and at room temperature before adding it to the skillet. This helps it melt smoothly without creating lumps in your sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 716.5kcalCarbohydrates: 46.4gProtein: 51gFat: 35.4gSaturated Fat: 16.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 173.4mgSodium: 887.8mgPotassium: 788.6mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3.3gVitamin A: 983.5IUVitamin C: 1.9mgCalcium: 328.3mgIron: 1.6mg
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