Description
Chicken Fajita Pasta is a delicious one-pot meal combining tender chicken strips, sautéed bell peppers and onions, and perfectly cooked pasta in a creamy fajita-spiced sauce. This hearty dish blends Tex-Mex flavors with comforting creamy pasta, making it a perfect simple dinner that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into long thin strips)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasoning and Dairy
- 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Liquids and Pasta
- 3 cup milk
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 pound pasta (uncooked, about 4 cups)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven or pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until they are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same pot, add the sliced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and fajita seasoning, stirring well. Cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes to allow the spices to release their aroma.
- Cook the pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and milk, then add the uncooked pasta. Stir to combine, then bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish the dish: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Serve the pasta warm, enjoying the rich, creamy fajita flavors in every bite.
Notes
- This Chicken Fajita Pasta is a super hearty and scrumptious pasta, perfect for dinner, made in only one pot.
- Complete with carbs, protein, and veggies, there’s no need to stress about sides!
- This one-pot meal is here to save the evening and let you sit back, relax, and enjoy a simple home cooked meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 536 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg
