Ingredients
Scale
Before we get started, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need for this scrumptious dish:
- 8 ounces of fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté chicken with spices until cooked through.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet, simmer, and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, and fold in tomatoes and cilantro.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and cheese.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding or omitting jalapeños.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg