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One Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful one-pot pasta dish combining lean ground chicken, colorful peppers, and spices for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lean chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1.25 cups chicken stock
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup minced cilantro
  • 0.5 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 8 ounces dried pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add ground chicken, vegetables, garlic, and spices; cook until chicken is cooked through and vegetables soften.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, chicken stock, and pasta; simmer until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
  • Mix in sour cream and cilantro; top with cheese and melt before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, broil the cheese briefly before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, fajita, pasta