Description
A quick and delicious one-pot meal combining chicken, fajita spices, and pasta for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add sliced bell pepper and onion, cooking until softened.
- Stir in fajita seasoning and mix well.
- Add pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or corn.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe, chicken pasta