Chicken Fajita Pasta
Chicken Fajita Pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of chicken fajitas with creamy pasta, topped with cheese. It's a satisfying and well-balanced meal that is sure to please your taste buds!
Servings: 6
Calories: 534kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup (60 g) chicken broth
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilis, drained
- 1 ½ cups (169.5 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- cilantro, for garnish
- lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain the pasta and set aside.
- While the noodles are boiling, season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of fully cooked chicken should reach 165°F. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, place it on a plate, and tent it with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
- To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sliced onions, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to the skillet with the onions and peppers. Stir until the spices are well combined.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and diced green chiles. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet and stir to coat it with the sauce. Top with cheese. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 534kcal