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Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup chicken broth
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ÂĽ cup all-purpose flour
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1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
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ÂĽ cup heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
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½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Toss in chicken, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
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Whisk chicken broth and flour together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken in the skillet. Add half the Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cream, butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine. Continue stirring over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into skillet.
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Pour chicken-pasta mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes.
Cook's Note:
Top with bread crumbs right before baking if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
550 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
37g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 550 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 14g | 71% |
Cholesterol 117mg | 39% |
Sodium 806mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 37g | 74% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Calcium 365mg | 28% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 374mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.