Chicken Fajita Pasta (One Pot)

Chicken Fajita Pasta (One Pot)

Pasta, chicken, fajita seasoning, bell peppers & green chiles are getting ultra-spicy and cozy in this 30 minute Chicken Fajita Pasta!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 566kcal

Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~1.5 lb.)
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 white onion, diced ( ~1 cup)
3 bell peppers, multicolor, seeded and diced
1 pkg. Fajita seasoning (1.12 oz)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles (mild or hot)
3 cup whole milk
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
16 oz. penne pasta, uncooked (4 cups)
1 heaping cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or pepper jack)
Garnish ideas: shredded cheese, diced avocado, parsley, sour cream, jalapeños, red pepper chili flakes, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, salsa, lime wedges, green onions

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Instructions

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces, or sliced into strips.
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~1.5 lb.)
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat in a large heavy pot. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Add remaining olive oil to pan. Add onions and bell peppers and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1/2 white onion, diced ( ~1 cup), 3 bell peppers, multicolor, seeded and diced
Add the chicken back in, along with the fajita seasoning and garlic. Stir to combine until fragrant, ~1 minute.
1 pkg. Fajita seasoning (1.12 oz), 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pour in the diced tomatoes, green chiles, milk, broth and penne pasta. Stir well. Bring to a boil.
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes, 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles (mild or hot), 3 cup whole milk, 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth), 16 oz. penne pasta, uncooked (4 cups)
Turn down to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally so pasta doesn't stick, until pasta is cooked, about 15-20 minutes. It might look liquid-y, but the noodles will absorb the liquid and thicken when cheese is added.
Once pasta is cooked, add the cheese, stir. Serve with your favorite garnishes. (green onions, jalapeños, salsa, guacamole, lime wedge, etc.)
1 heaping cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or pepper jack), Garnish ideas: shredded cheese, diced avocado, parsley, sour cream, jalapeños, red pepper chili flakes, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, salsa, lime wedges, green onions

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Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat, heat on the stove in a pot until warm. You may need to add a little broth or milk to make it creamy again.

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