Description
30-Minute One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the fiesta to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked pasta in a zesty sauce, all in just one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also creates wonderful family memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and fajita seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until pasta is al dente (approx. 10-12 minutes).
- Stir everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg