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Chicken Fajita Pasta
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One Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

Spicy Fajita Chicken and Pasta
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Chicken, Fajita, Pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 677kcal

Equipment

  • stove, large pan, knife, cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2-3 large Boneless skinless Breasts
  • ½ Red Onion Diced
  • ¾ cup Red,Green and Yellow Peppers diced
  • 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar
  • 2 cups Pasta of choice -I used low carb Penne

Instructions

  • In a Large Skillet or Dutch Oven, heat 2 tablespoon Olive Oil on Medium-High Heat Add Chicken Breasts to Pan - Cook 6-7 minutes on each side -Remove Chicken and set aside
    Chicken in Skillet
  • Add Onions and Peppers and Garlic  To Pan With Butter Cook for 3-4 Minutes 
  • Chop Chicken and Add Back To Pan
    Next, Add all the Dry Spices and stir In 
  • Pour In Chicken Broth and Heavy Cream Bring to Boil
    Adding Cream
  •  Reduce Heat Mix in Cream Cheese and Cheddar Cheese 
  • Add Pasta - Simmer For 15-20 -when Pasta is Tender and Sauce is Thickened it is Ready to Serve