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One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

December 05, 2019
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 oil
  • 3 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon 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 868
  • Fat 34g
  • Carbs 82g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 22g
  • Protein 67g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat
  2. Add chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes, then take the chicken out.
  3. Add the bell peppers and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken back to the pot with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent any pasta from sticking.
  6. Cook for about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.
  7. Add the cheese and mix until melted.
  8. Nutrition Calories: 1958 Fat: 41 grams Carbs: 305 grams Fiber: 16 grams Sugars: 50 grams Protein: 90 grams
  9. Enjoy!

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon 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 868
  • Fat 34g
  • Carbs 82g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 22g
  • Protein 67g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat
  2. Add chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes, then take the chicken out.
  3. Add the bell peppers and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken back to the pot with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent any pasta from sticking.
  6. Cook for about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.
  7. Add the cheese and mix until melted.
  8. Nutrition Calories: 1958 Fat: 41 grams Carbs: 305 grams Fiber: 16 grams Sugars: 50 grams Protein: 90 grams
  9. Enjoy!
One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

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