Description
One Pan Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a delightfully tasty and convenient meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy, cheesy sauce all in a single skillet.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into bite-sized pieces.
- A vibrant mix of red and green bell peppers, sliced.
- A small onion, sliced.
- Fajita seasoning blend (chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika).
- Chicken broth.
- Heavy cream.
- Penne or other short, tubular pasta.
- Shredded cheddar cheese.
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and fajita seasoning, sautéing until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add the uncooked pasta. Stir everything together, bringing the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the pasta simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir the dish occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Once the pasta is cooked through, stir the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt, creating a creamy, cheesy sauce that coats every bite.
Notes
Adjust the cooking time for the pasta based on the package instructions.
If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of extra chicken broth or water.
Experiment with the amount of fajita seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
For an extra creamy texture, consider stirring in a few tablespoons of cream cheese or Parmesan along with the cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100