One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Delight
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the most epic pasta extravaganza of your life!
Today, we’re diving into the world of One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, bland pasta dishes!
Imagine a dish that combines the best of both worlds – the spicy kick of fajitas and the comforting goodness of pasta. Sounds like a match made in heaven, right? That’s exactly what you get with this One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe.
It all starts with a large cast-iron skillet, where you’ll heat up some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in your chicken and cook until it’s seared on all sides, about 3 minutes. Then, add in some sliced bell peppers and onions, along with a blend of spices that will make your taste buds do the happy dance.
Now it’s time to add in the pasta, along with some water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pasta is al dente and the water has thickened. This is where the magic happens, folks!
While the pasta is cooking, preheat your oven to broil. Yes, you read that right – broil! You’ll be using it to give the dish a nice, golden-brown crust on top.
Once the pasta is done, remove it from the heat and stir in some chopped cilantro, cream cheese, and a cup of shredded pepper Jack cheese. The cream cheese will add a rich and creamy texture, while the pepper Jack will give it a nice kick.
Now it’s time to top it all off with the remaining pepper Jack cheese and broil until it’s lightly browned in spots. And that’s it! Your One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta is ready to be devoured.
This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, and it’s sure to become a family favorite. So go ahead, give it a try, and get ready to indulge in the most epic pasta extravaganza of your life!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until seared on all sides, about 3 minutes.
- 3. Add sliced bell peppers, onions, and a blend of spices to the skillet.
- 4. Add pasta and water to the skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente and water has thickened.
- 5. Preheat the oven to broil.
- 6. Stir in chopped cilantro, cream cheese, and shredded pepper Jack cheese into the pasta.
- 7. Top with remaining pepper Jack cheese and broil until lightly browned in spots.
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