Chicken Fajita Pasta
A delightful one-pot dish that combines grilled chicken, colorful bell peppers, and creamy sauce with pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder
- 3 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups milk
- 4 cups farfalle pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion, sauté until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, and garlic.
- Stir until well-coated with the spices.
- Pour in the milk and add the farfalle pasta.
- Increase the heat to bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and mix until melted.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, or lime juice for added flavor.