One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

With vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine and the comforting allure of Italian pasta, who could resist this chicken fajita pasta recipe from Tasty? Tender strips of succulent chicken with colorful bell peppers and onions, all sautéed to perfection in a sizzling fajita seasoning blend. The taste will surely delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. 

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Watch the video below to learn the secrets to crafting this unforgettable dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests with flair. It’s a budget-friendly pasta recipe you’ll surely add to your staple, perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 3 chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 5 cups milk
• 4 cups penne pasta
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

Step 1

To start, prepare the ingredients: chop the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces, slice the bell peppers into thin slices, and dice one onion. Set them aside. In a pan, heat 3 tbsp cooking oil, then add the chicken breasts. Cook until there’s no pink visible, then remove. In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers and the diced onion. Saute until softened, then add the chicken back into the pan. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, and 1 tbsp garlic powder. Mix well.

Step 2

Next, add 5 cups of milk and 4 cups of penne. Mix until well combined. Coo for about eight to ten minutes, just until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened. After this, stir in 1 cup of pepper jack. Serve and enjoy!

One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe