Chicken Fajita Pasta
This combines the best of chicken fajitas with warm cheesy pasta and veggies. Toss together this flavor-packed Tex-Mex dish for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 499kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 lb boneless chicken
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the onions and peppers until translucent.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the fresh garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and check for seasoning.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the pasta and grate some fresh parmesan cheese if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 1168mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1725IU | Vitamin C: 109.6mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 4.1mg