Chicken fajita pasta is a delicious and easy dinner recipe that combines the flavors of classic chicken fajitas with pasta. It's a one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, and it's sure to become a family favorite.
To make chicken fajita pasta, you'll need the following
To make chicken fajita pasta, you'll need the following
ingredients:
Chicken breasts
Fajita seasoning
Olive oil
Red bell pepper
Green bell pepper
Onion
Garlic
Tomatoes
Pasta
Shredded cheese
Fresh cilantro
To begin, heat a large pot of water over high heat until it reaches a boil. While the water is heating, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. In a small bowl, mix together the fajita seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Coat the chicken strips with the seasoning mixture.
Next, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until it is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
While the chicken is cooking, slice the bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes into thin strips. Mince the garlic. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Once the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet with the vegetables and chicken. Stir to combine.
To finish, top the pasta with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy!
Fajita seasoning
Olive oil
Red bell pepper
Green bell pepper
Onion
Garlic
Tomatoes
Pasta
Shredded cheese
Fresh cilantro
To begin, heat a large pot of water over high heat until it reaches a boil. While the water is heating, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. In a small bowl, mix together the fajita seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Coat the chicken strips with the seasoning mixture.
Next, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until it is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
While the chicken is cooking, slice the bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes into thin strips. Mince the garlic. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Once the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet with the vegetables and chicken. Stir to combine.
To finish, top the pasta with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy!