Description
A vibrant pasta dish that combines creamy cheese and zesty Rotel tomatoes for a comforting meal with a festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine Rotel tomatoes, chicken broth, and shredded chicken. Add cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cream cheese melts.
- Combine the Pasta and Sauce: Stir in the cooked rotini pasta until coated with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Melt the Cheddar: Gradually stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add more cream cheese. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg