Irresistible 20-Minute Chicken Fajita Pasta Perfection
A delicious and easy one-pot meal combining the flavors of chicken fajitas with pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese and serve.
Notes
- Use any pasta you prefer.
- Add more vegetables if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg