Rattlesnake Pasta
Bring on some heat with Rattlesnake Pasta, a better-for-you version of a family favorite that combines rotisserie chicken, peppers and linguine.
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What Is Rattlesnake Pasta
Rattlesnake pasta is a spicy, creamy pasta dish that typically includes grilled chicken, jalapeños and a creamy Alfredo or Cajun-style sauce.
Despite its name, it usually doesn’t contain actual rattlesnake meat — the name comes from the dish’s bold, spicy kick.

This dish is popular in Southwestern and Cajun-inspired cuisine, offering a flavorful balance of heat and creamy richness.
Ingredients for Rattlesnake Pasta
To make rattlesnake pasta, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- buttery spread
- all-purpose flour
- dairy milk (2% recommended)
- vegetable broth
- vegetable base
- Parmesan cheese
- salt
- pepper
- pickled jalapeno slices
- minced garlic
- rotisserie chicken
- green bell pepper
- red bell pepper
- fresh cilantro
- whole-wheat linguini
How to Make Rattlesnake Linguine
In medium pot, melt buttery spread then add flour; mix well.
Slowly add dairy milk and vegetable broth, stirring well.
Add vegetable broth and Parmesan cheese; heat slowly until thickened. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.
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Add jalapenos, garlic, bell peppers and roasted chicken; heat thoroughly.

Serve over cooked linguine.
Tip: Add extra jalapenos for some serious bite!
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Rattlesnake Pasta
Bring on some heat with Rattlesnake Pasta, a better-for-you version of a family favorite that combines rotisserie chicken, peppers and linguine.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup buttery spread
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dairy milk (2% recommended)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable base
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- salt, to taste (optional)
- pepper, to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 10 ounces cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 pound whole-wheat linguini, cooked
Instructions
- In medium pot, melt buttery spread then add flour; mix well.
- Slowly add dairy milk and vegetable broth, stirring well.
- Add vegetable broth and Parmesan cheese; heat slowly until thickened. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.
- Add jalapenos, garlic, bell peppers and roasted chicken; heat thoroughly.
- Serve over cooked linguine.
Notes
Add extra jalapenos for some serious bite!Â
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 463Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 872mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 11gSugar: 4gProtein: 30g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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