Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

Creamy chicken fajita pasta

By @iramsfoodstory

Original recipe source

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 0.25 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 as needed oil
• 1 lb marinated chicken
• 1 as needed oil
• 1 cup mixed bell pepper
• 0.5 whole red onion
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder
• 0.5 cup chicken stock
• 0.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• 8 oz cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
• 1 cup sautéed vegetables
• 8 oz Penne Pasta
• 1 lb cooked chicken
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Marinade the chicken: In a bowl add chicken, season with salt , pepper, chili powder, paprika powder, garlic powder, cumin powder. Add oil and mix until well combined. Marinate for at least an hour.
2. In a pan heat some oil , add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 min or until cooked through. Remove and set aside
3. In the same pan add some more oil, add bell peppers and onions, sauté for 2-3 min until onions are translucent and peppers are slightly tender. Remove and set aside
4. Now in the same pan add oil and butter on medium low heat, once the butter is melted add garlic. Sauté for 1 min or until fragrant. Add tomato paste and spices, salt , pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, cumin. Mix to combine. Add in chicken stock and heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to boil. And cook until the sauce thickens . Add in shredded cheddar cheese. Mix and cook on medium low until the sauce has thickened. Add parsley and mix.
5. Add sautéed vegetables , boiled pasta and chicken. Mix until well combined.
6. Garnish with Italian seasoning and serve warm.