This one-pot chicken fajita pasta is a delicious and easy meal that combines the flavors of fajitas with pasta for a quick and satisfying dinner. It’s made with chicken breasts, onions, bell peppers, garlic, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and penne pasta, all cooked together in a flavorful broth and topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a flavorful meal without a lot of hassle. Serve it with a side of tortilla chips or a green salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!
One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
A delicious and easy one-pot chicken fajita pasta recipe that combines the flavors of fajitas with pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
- 1 can green chilies (4 ounces), diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Remove the pot from the heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 35gFat: 12gFiber: 5g
