Everything you love about fajitas transformed into the creamiest and tastiest pasta. This spicy pasta makes a great addition to your weeknight routine and is ready in under 20 minutes!
PREP TIME 10 mins
COOK TIME 15 mins
TOTAL TIME 25 mins
COURSE Main Course
CUISINE Maxican
SERVINGS 4
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz pasta any shape
- 2 large bell peppers any colors, seeded and sliced
- 3 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite size pieces (about 1/2 inch)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup half and half
- 5 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, don’t forget to season with salt.
- Heat a large heavy-duty pan or pot to medium/ high heat.
- Add oil and chicken breast pieces to pan. Sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Add pasta, half & half and cooked pasta to pan.
- Stir and simmer for 5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and all the flavors are combined.
- Top with fresh minced cilantro, serve immediately.
NOTES
NutritionServing: 1serving | Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2429IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg
