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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Recipe

One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

dinnerNut-Free

Ingredients

  • neutral oil3 tablespoon
  • chicken breast3
  • red bell pepper1
  • green bell pepper1
  • yellow bell pepper1
  • yellow onion1
  • kosher salt1 teaspoon
  • freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon
  • chili powder1 tablespoon
  • cumin1 tablespoon
  • garlic powder1 tablespoon
  • milk1 ¼ liter
  • penne pasta1 lb
  • pepper jack cheese3½ oz

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, then remove from the pot.

  3. 3

    Add the bell peppers and onion and cook until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken back to the pot, along with the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, and stir until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent the pasta from sticking.

  6. 6

    Cook for about 20 minutes, until pasta is tender and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.

  7. 7

    Add the cheese and mix until melted.

  8. 8

    Enjoy!