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Creamy chicken fajita pasta recipe.

Chicken Fajita Pasta

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
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Ready in under 40 minutes, chicken fajita pasta is a fast and flavorful dinner option for busy weeknights or whenever you're craving something satisfying without the long prep time.
prep 15 minutes
cook 25 minutes
total 40 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 4 small chicken breasts
  • 11 ounces pasta (any type you prefer)
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
  • ¼ cup shredded melty cheese
  • 3 small bell peppers (sliced, any color)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1-2 teaspoon ground chili pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or paprika)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt (as needed)

Instructions
 

  • Mix the ground spices and salt in a bowl and then use half the mixture to season the chicken breast on all sides. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until nice brown on the outside and cooked through (8-10 minutes on each side).
  • Place chicken on a plate and cover with foil.
  • Place a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat another 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet and saute the peppers and onions until slightly soft but still with a crunch.
  • Season with the remaining fajita mixture and then mix in the Mexican crema. Add about ½ cup of pasta cooking water to loosen up the sauce.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook for a couple of minutes or until the sauce has thickened a bit.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Mix to combine and then turn off the heat.
  • Slice the chicken and mix it with the pasta along with the shredded cheese.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook chicken until just done to keep it juicy.
  • Adjust the veggies texture by cooking more or less.
  • Reserve pasta water to perfect the sauce.
  • Add fresh lime juice for a flavor boost.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 865kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 1227mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2423IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg