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Chicken Fajita Pasta

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken, fajita, pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 bell pepper, green or red, diced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 6 cups milk
  • 4 cups penne pasta
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Cut onion and peppers and place in small bowl.

  2. Cut chicken into strips. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat oil in large pot over high heat.

  4. Add chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken.

  5. Add bell pepper and onion. Green peppers give a more traditional taste, while red are sweeter. You can use either for this recipe. Cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.

  6. Return the chicken to the pot and add chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.

  7. Add the milk and penne, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

  8. Cook for about 20 minutes until pasta is fully cooked and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.

  9. Add shredded cheese and mix until melted.