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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta: Quick and Delicious Way

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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta is a spicy chicken fajita pasta and creamy chicken fajita pasta dish that’s quick and full of flavor. This Mexican-inspired recipe combines tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and pasta all cooked in one pot. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner with vibrant fajita spices.

Ingredients

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  • 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into ½ – 1 inch pieces
  • 2–3 Tbsp fajita seasoning taco seasoning works too
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 2–3 bell peppers any variety sliced into 1 inch long strips
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles like Rotel brand
  • 8 oz dried penne pasta or other short cut pasta
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • lime wedges for garnish
  • sliced green onions for garnish
  • minced fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1½ tablespoons of olive oil in a dutch oven or 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken sprinkled with half the fajita seasoning; cook for 2 minutes then flip or stir and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Add remaining 1½ tablespoons olive oil to the pot, add diced onions, sliced peppers, and the rest of the fajita seasoning; cook for about 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally until softened and lightly charred. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more before removing the vegetables to the plate with the chicken.
  3. Pour chicken stock, heavy cream, diced tomatoes with chiles, pasta, and a pinch of salt and pepper into the pot; scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil. Lower to a gentle boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes stirring sometimes.
  4. If liquid remains, cook 3-5 minutes longer until mostly absorbed. Return chicken and vegetables to the pot and stir well to warm through.
  5. Serve topped with sliced green onions, minced cilantro, and a squeeze of lime wedge.

Notes

  • TO PREP AHEAD: Chicken onion bell peppers and garlic can be chopped ahead and kept in airtight containers separately in the fridge

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