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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

A creamy, flavorful Tex-Mex inspired chicken fajita pasta cooked entirely in one pot for a quick, delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 585
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Veggies
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Seasoning
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook chicken strips until golden; remove and set aside.
  2. Add peppers and onion to the pot and sauté until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Stir in fajita seasoning, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  4. Add pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in cheese and return chicken to the pot.
  7. Finish with lime juice and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Add jalapeños for heat or cream cheese for extra creaminess.