Chicken Fajita Pasta – everything you love about fajitas, transformed into a bold and delicious pasta dish!
Happy Monday! Who's in need of some meal inspiration for the week?! We may or may not have made these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps three times in the past two weeks. I've also been a total sucker for these Tomato Avocado Melts for lunches and snacks. If it's easy, healthy, and my kids will eat, I'm a happy camper!
I've been in a comfort mood lately, but wanting something that wasn't going to be very heavy in calories (but still give me that warm comfort food feeling). This pasta completely hit the spot! Fresh veggies and bold flavors from the easy homemade fajita seasoning combined with some whole wheat penne noodles. Completely family-friendy, easy and a fun twist to traditional tacos or fajitas.
Chicken Fajita Pasta
Ingredients
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For the fajita marinade:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
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For the pasta:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 oz (about 3 cups) white or whole wheat penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Salsa and sour cream, for topping, if desired
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the fajita marinade ingredients. Place the chopped chicken in one large ziplock bag, and the veggies in another large ziplock bag. Pour half of the marinade into each bag and toss them to coat. Refrigerate for at least 15 minute or for up to 2-3 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the chicken (tossing any remaining marinade), cooking for 1-2 minutes before flipping to the other side. Cook for another minute or two, just until cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Add the vegetables to the skillet (tossing any remaining marinade), still on high heat. Add the minced garlic. Cook, for a few minutes, until veggies get slightly charred/blackened. Remove to the plate with the chicken.
- In the same skillet, add the broth, milk, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through. Serve immediately, topped with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
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