Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
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5.0
213 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
541 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
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Chicken tossed in homemade fajita seasoning, cooked with bell peppers, pasta and mixed in a creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced ½-inch
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning homemade or store bought
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup half and half or light cream
- ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 ounces pasta cooked al dente
Instructions
- Combine chicken breast and fajita seasoning in a medium bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 7 minutes or until almost fully cooked.
- Add in the peppers and the onion. Cook until the chicken is completely cooked and peppers and onion are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in the half and half and the shredded cheese, stir to combine until slightly thickened.
- Add cilantro and cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- If not thick and creamy continue to cook until it reaches desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
541
(27%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
866mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1471IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
121mg
(134%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 866mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1471IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 121mg | 134% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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213 reviews
Excellent
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