Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.4 ounces fajita seasoning
- 1 cup white onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups bell peppers sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chiles
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces rigatoni uncooked
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- In a large skillet, stock pot, or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low-medium heat. Season the chicken with 1/3 of the fajita seasoning, and place in the pan. Allow to cook on each side for 2-3 minutes. After the chicken cooks thoroughly, remove from pan and set aside.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1.4 ounces fajita seasoning
- Add the peppers, onions, and half the remaining fajita seasoning to the pan. Stir occasionally, and cook until the onions are translucent and the peppers begin to soften. Then, add the garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove the ingredients from the pan, and set aside.1 cup white onion, 2 cups bell peppers, 3 garlic cloves
- Next, pour the chicken broth into the pan, and use a wooden spoon to scrape away any pieces of chicken that may be stuck on the bottom of the pan. Add the heavy cream, tomatoes and green chiles, and the remaining fajita seasoning. Stir the ingredients and increase the heat to bring to a simmer.2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chiles, ½ cup heavy cream
- Add the pasta to the liquid mixture and stir to ensure all the noodles are submerged. Continue to stir every couple of minutes, so the noodles cook evenly and to prevent sticking.8 ounces rigatoni
- Cover and cook until the pasta is tender (about 12-15 minutes) while leaving a small amount of liquid in the pan. Add the chicken and veggies back to pan, and stir to combine. Next, add the cheese, and stir.½ cup pepper jack cheese
- Serve hot! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
*See the "Tips" section in the post for best practices and variations for this recipe.
*The serving size and calories listed are an approximate calculation.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
636
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
55
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
121
mg
40
%
Sodium
1578
mg
66
%
Potassium
832
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
62
g
21
%
Fiber
7
g
28
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
4130
IU
83
%
Vitamin C
106
mg
128
%
Calcium
187
mg
19
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
