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One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

In one pot and only 29 minutes, prepare a delicious chicken fajita pasta dish that will easily become a weeknight family favorite! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 594 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups bell pepper small dice
  • 1 cup red onion small dice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup hot sauce
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups macaroni noodles uncooked
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.
  2. Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic and chicken, cook 3-4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Add the cumin, chili powder, paprika, sea salt, hot sauce and can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, stir to combine.
  4. Add the macaroni noodles and chicken broth to the pot.
  5. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Open and stir, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and add the pepper jack cheese.
  8. Stir to combine and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 594kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 1548mg (65%) Potassium 1263mg (36%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 3089mg (62%) Vitamin C 126mg (140%) Calcium 288mg (29%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 594

% Daily Value*

Calories 594kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 1548mg 65%
Potassium 1263mg 27%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 3089mg 62%
Vitamin C 126mg 140%
Calcium 288mg 29%
Iron 4mg 22%

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