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Fajita Pasta

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πŸ— Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta delivers a flavorful and quick meal packed with seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and creamy richness.
🌢️ This dish combines vibrant spices and tender pasta, making it a perfect weeknight dinner that pleases the whole family.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 2 tsp chili powder for the fajita spice mix

– 1 tsp smoked paprika for the fajita spice mix

– 1/4 tsp onion powder for the fajita spice mix

– 1/4 tsp garlic powder for the fajita spice mix

– 1/4 tsp cumin for the fajita spice mix

– 1/8 tsp cayenne for the fajita spice mix

– 1/2 tsp sugar for the fajita spice mix

– 1/2 tsp salt for the fajita spice mix

– 1 Tbsp cooking oil for the chicken pasta

– 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 0.75 lb.) for the chicken pasta

– 1 green bell pepper (diced, about 142g) for the chicken pasta

– 1 yellow onion (diced, about 284g) for the chicken pasta

– 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (15 oz) for the chicken pasta

– 4 oz cream cheese for the chicken pasta

– 8 oz dried pasta (any shape, about 227g) for the chicken pasta

– 2 green onions (sliced) for the chicken pasta

Instructions

1-Start by combining the fajita spices in a bowl: 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/8 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.

2-Dice the onion and bell pepper, and cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes for even cooking.

3-Boil the pasta until tender, which takes 7-10 minutes, then drain it and set it aside.

4-Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the chicken and fajita spice mix, and sautΓ© until the chicken is cooked through and browned; remove it from the skillet.

5-In the same skillet, sautΓ© the diced onion and bell pepper until their edges are slightly browned.

6-Add the can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (including their juices) and the cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.

7-Return the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat everything evenly with the sauce.

8-Finally, top with the sliced green onions and serve hot.

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Notes

πŸ” Substitute chicken thighs for a more budget-friendly and tender option.
🌢️ Adjust cayenne pepper to control spiciness to your preference.
πŸ₯¦ For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add mushrooms, beans, or tempeh instead.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: SautΓ©ing, Boiling
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 490
  • Sodium: 666 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 29 g