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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

featured in Top 5 Pasta Recipes

Ever wanted the full fixings of a fajita in pasta form? These toppings make for a well-seasoned and well-balanced one-dish dinner!

May 04, 2023
92% would make again
Total Time

52 minutes

52 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

32 minutes

32 min

One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
Total Time

52 minutes

52 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

32 minutes

32 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 5 cups milk (1 ¼ L)
  • 4 cups penne pasta (400 g)
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese (100 g), shredded

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 862
  • Fat 33g
  • Carbs 82g
  • Fiber 16g
  • Sugar 22g
  • Protein 57g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, then remove from the pot.
  3. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken back to the pot, along with the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, and stir until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent the pasta from sticking.
  6. Cook for about 20 minutes, until pasta is tender and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.
  7. Add the cheese and mix until melted.
  8. Enjoy!
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