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Southwest Chicken Alfredo – Easy Recipes With Rotisserie Chicken

Ever had one of those nights when you peek into the fridge, spot that leftover rotisserie chicken, and think, 'What now?' Yeah, me too. That's how this Southwest Chicken Alfredo was born. It's creamy, it's zesty, and it’s exactly the kind of weeknight comfort food that doesn’t judge you for wearing pajamas at 6 p.m. We’re mixing bold flavors—like smoky paprika, garlic, and sweet bell peppers—with a dreamy Alfredo sauce that comes together in one pan. And no, you don’t need to be a chef or even fully awake to make this. It’s just simple, flavor-packed cooking. Add some pasta, and suddenly you’ve got a dinner that looks like it took effort (but didn’t). This is the kind of meal that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together. It’s perfect for busy nights, hungry families, or even that one friend who always “just happens” to drop by at dinner. Let’s get cooking—pajamas and all.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Southwest American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes ninja creami, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and mix well. Pour in the cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly—about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Toss in the cooked pasta and squeeze in fresh lime juice. Mix to coat everything evenly.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if using. Serve warm with extra Parmesan if you’re feeling cheesy.