4.5 from 81 votes
Chicken Fajita Pasta
This Chicken Fajita Pasta is a super hearty and scrumptious pasta, perfect for dinner, made in only one pot. Complete with carbs, protein, and veggies, there's no need to stress about sides! This one-pot meal is here to save the evening and let you sit back, relax, and enjoy a simple home cooked meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 536 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into long thin strips
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cup milk
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 pound pasta uncooked, (about 4 cups)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven or pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the veg: To the same skillet add the onion, bell pepper and cook until the onion is translucent and begins to brown, another 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and fajita seasoning, then stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: Stir in the chicken broth, milk and pasta. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Finish: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve while warm.
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Notes
- Transfer leftover to an airtight container and store int he fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
536kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
500mg
(21%)
Potassium
629mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
537IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
367mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 537IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 367mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.