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!
Prep
10 minutesCook
25 minutesReady In
35 minutesLevel
EasyRating
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Loading...| 1 tablespoon 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 (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes | |
| 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies | |
| 2 teaspoons chili powder | |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin | |
| 1 teaspoon paprika | |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/4 teaspoon black pepper | |
| 8 ounces penne pasta | |
| 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese | |
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1. | 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. |
| 2. | 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. |
| 3. | Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices. |
| 4. | 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. |
| 5. | Stir in the cooked chicken and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined. |
| 6. | Remove the pot from the heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. |
| 7. | Enjoy! |
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