One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
This One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta is an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner that can be made in just one pot.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the pasta, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover, cooking until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- You can add other vegetables like zucchini or corn for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta