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Creamy Rotel Chicken Pasta Cheese

Creamy Rotel Chicken Pasta Cheese for Ultimate Comfort Food Joy

This Creamy Rotel Chicken Pasta Cheese combines comfort with simplicity, creating a wonderful weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs can be substituted with turkey or tofu
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning adjust to taste
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rotini Pasta use gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken-Flavored Bouillon Granules or vegetarian bouillon
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (red, orange, green) optional: add spicy peppers
  • 1 medium Red Onion or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh, minced; or powder if fresh doesn't exist
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream
  • 8 ounces Processed Cheese (cubed) or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies or fresh tomatoes and jalapeños

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • big pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Coat Chicken: Toss the boneless chicken pieces with olive oil and taco seasoning, letting them sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet, heat butter and a splash of neutral oil over medium heat. Add the coated chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Boil Pasta: In a big pot, bring water seasoned with chicken-flavored bouillon to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Sauté diced bell peppers, red onion, and minced garlic for about 10 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Make Sauce: Stir in canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, pour in heavy cream, and add cubed processed cheese, stirring until melted.
  6. Blend Cheeses: Stir in shredded pepper jack and sharp cheddar cheeses until fully incorporated.
  7. Combine Ingredients: Fold in cooked rotini and sautéed chicken into the cheese sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve: Dish out while hot, garnishing with fresh herbs or an extra sprinkle of cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Spritz with fresh lime juice just before serving for an added zing! Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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