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Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
Creamy chicken fajita pasta is packed full of flavor and texture. This spicy pasta makes a great addition to your weeknight routine and is ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 576 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta any shape
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite size pieces (about 1/2 inch)
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning homemade or store bought packet, see note below for recipe
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper any color, seeded and sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 5-6 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 cup Heavy Creamy
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions (al-dente). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken breast pieces with fajita seasoning. Heat oil in a large heavy-duty pan or pot to medium/ high heat. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic to pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the reserved pasta water. Bring to a gentle simmer then stir in the pasta and cheese. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and all the flavors are combined.
- Top with fresh minced cilantro, serve immediately.
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Notes
- To make fajita seasoning: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- *To save time, use pre-cut bell peppers which can be found in the freezer isle in most supermarkets.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
819mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2429IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2429IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.