Fajita-Style Pasta
Experience the bold flavors of fajitas in a comforting pasta dish with this Fajita-Style Pasta. Tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a creamy tomato sauce combine to create a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and full of Tex-Mex flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 300g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 200ml chicken broth
- 100ml double cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish
- Grated cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced red onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and fajita seasoning, cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan. Stir in double cream and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add cooked pasta to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide pasta among serving plates. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and grated cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg