Name: Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
Ingredients: 10 oz (285g) penne or fettuccine pasta; 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 bell peppers (varied colors), sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream; ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth; ½ cup (50g) cheddar, shredded; ½ cup (50g) mozzarella, shredded; Juice of ½ lime; Fresh cilantro (optional)

Description

Make this creamy chicken fajita pasta in one pot! Bold flavors, tender chicken, and a rich sauce ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

10 oz (285g) penne or fettuccine pasta
1 lb (450g) chicken breast, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 bell peppers (varied colors), sliced
1 red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
½ cup (50g) cheddar, shredded
½ cup (50g) mozzarella, shredded
Juice of ½ lime
Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Boil pasta in salted water to enhance flavor absorption. Drain and set aside.
Toss chicken with spices. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove.
Sauté peppers and onions until tender-crisp. Add garlic.
Deglaze pan with broth. Stir in cream. Simmer gently.
Add cooked pasta, reserved chicken, cheese, and lime juice. Stir well.
Adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm.