Description
30 Minutes One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices, all cooked together in one pot for a hassle-free meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this recipe promises to impress with its ease of preparation and delicious taste that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cumin and chili powder, then add uncooked pasta.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients by about an inch; bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed; stir in fresh cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg