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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

A Mexican-inspired pasta dish... Chicken fajitas meets pasta night! This easy chicken dinner is made in one pot, for an easy dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 large white onion (sliced)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 10-oz can Mild Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles
  • 7 oz pasta (use gluten-free pasta for GF)
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1 scallion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 4 oz Diced avocado (from 1 small)

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  2. In a large deep nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken and cook until browned, stirring about 5 to 6 minutes.Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  4. When the oil is hot, add the onions, bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic, and stir until fragrant and well combined, about 30 seconds.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer to the plate with the chicken.
  7. In the same skillet, add the broth, diced tomatoes and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  8. Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  9. Mix in the sour cream and top with scallions and cilantro. Serve with avocado on top.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 12g (18%) Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 754mg (31%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 12g 18%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 754mg 31%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.