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One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

Flavorful One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta for Easy Weeknight Dinners

One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta combines juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and creamy sauce for an effortless weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cubed
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers (red, green, yellow) Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced
For the Sauce and Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 14.5 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Canned
  • 8 ounces Pasta (rotini or fusilli recommended)
For the Creaminess
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese Optional
For Garnishing
  • 1 medium Fresh Lime For squeezing over

Equipment

  • large, deep-sided skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound of cubed chicken breast and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. Add 1 diced red onion and 2 chopped bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 14.5 ounces of crushed tomatoes; stir and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in 8 ounces of rotini or fusilli pasta, reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes.
  7. Mix in ½ cup of heavy cream along with the chicken and vegetables; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve in bowls topped with shredded pepper jack cheese and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 4 days.

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