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Fajita Chicken Pasta

A flavorful pasta dish with seasoned chicken, vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce.

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Mexican
medium
29 min
4
gluten-free
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 19 min
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Ingredients
  • 450 g Chickencut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp Olive oilfor drizzling
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • 2 tbsp Fajita spice mix(optional)or use 1 tsp chili powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, and garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Olive oilfor cooking
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onionfinely chopped
  • 1 Bell peppercut into cubes
  • 2 Garlic clovessliced or minced
  • 250 g Pastacampanelle or any pasta
  • 2 cups Chicken stock
  • 2 1/4 cups Milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Grated cheesemix of extra sharp cheddar and mozzarella
  • Cilantro or parsley(optional)finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cut chicken into small cubes and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and fajita spice mix. Mix well.

    3 min

  2. 2

    Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

    7 min

  3. 3

    Add butter to the pan. Cook onions for 4 minutes until translucent.

    4 min

  4. 4

    Add bell peppers and garlic to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Add dry pasta, chicken stock, and milk. Reduce heat to low and cook until pasta is almost done and sauce thickens.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Stir in grated cheese until melted. Return chicken to the pan and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

    3 min

Equipment Needed
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knife
cutting board

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