Chicken Fajita Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
536 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Fajita Pasta
Description
Chicken Fajita Pasta features boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked with sliced onions and green bell peppers, all seasoned with fajita spices. The pasta cooks directly in the pot alongside chicken broth and milk, absorbing those spices and creating a creamy, saucy texture. Parmesan cheese at the end enriches the dish with a gentle sharpness and creaminess. The sauté steps develop flavor in the vegetables and chicken before the pasta absorbs the liquid, resulting in a hearty dish with tender meat, slightly caramelized vegetables, and well-coated pasta.
The combination of fajita seasoning and Parmesan cheese creates a fusion of Tex-Mex and Italian elements. The dish serves well on its own as a complete meal and is practical when you want a balanced one-pot dinner with familiar ingredients and flavors brought together in a new way.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and are good for 3 to 4 days, making this recipe suitable to prepare ahead or enjoy as a leftover meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breast 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 to taste
- black 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.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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