Chicken Fajita Pasta Skillet
Easy Dinner in 20 minutes!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-2 Chicken breasts chopped & cooked with fajita seasoning packet I am using leftovers you could use chopped rotisserie chicken for ease
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced Garlic
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 1/2 cups of unsalted chicken broth
- 16 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 can rotel
- 1 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Garnish with Green Onion & avocado
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté sliced chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Prepare your skillet with butter garlic and onion powder. Sauté sliced bell peppers until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Add Pasta and Broth: Pour in uncooked pasta and chicken broth. Stir well, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 12–15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt for a few minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 624kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 37gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 774mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1378IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 2mg
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