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Savory One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta Delight

This One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta combines vibrant spices, tender chicken, and colorful veggies for a flavorful weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and eff…

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and sautĂ© until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the sliced onion, red, and green peppers to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  • Mix in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring gently to combine everything uniformly.
  • Let the pasta sit for a couple of minutes off heat for the sauce to thicken further, then serve with cilantro.