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One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

Flavorful One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta combines juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy tomato sauce for a vibrant and easy 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: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pound chicken breast cubed
  • 2 cups bell peppers chopped (red, green, yellow)
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
For the Sauce and Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes can substitute with diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces pasta rotini or fusilli recommended
For the Creaminess
  • ½ cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese optional
For Garnishing
  • 1 medium fresh lime squeezed

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound of cubed chicken breast and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 chopped red onion and 2 cups of chopped bell peppers, sauté for approximately 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 14 ounces of crushed tomatoes, bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Add 8 ounces of pasta, reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for about 7 minutes.
  7. Mix in sautéed chicken and ½ cup of heavy cream, stirring well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve topped with shredded pepper jack cheese and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 40gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Use fresh cubed chicken for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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