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Sizzling Tex-Mex Chicken Fajita Pasta Ready in Under 30 Minutes

Tender pasta tossed with juicy chicken, charred bell peppers, and a smoky lime cream sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

12 oz penne
2 large chicken breasts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fajita seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
  • 1 Large deep skillet
  • 1 pair of tongs

Method
 

Boil penne al dente; reserve pasta water.
    Sear seasoned chicken strips until golden; set aside.
      Char peppers and onion in the same skillet.
        Bloom garlic and remaining fajita seasoning.
          Add broth, cream, and diced tomatoes; simmer.
            Melt in cheese until glossy.
              Toss in pasta, coating fully in the sauce.
                Return chicken to the pan; toss and warm through.
                  Finish with lime juice and cilantro; serve immediately.