One-Pot Chicken Fajita Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: One-Pot Chicken Fajita Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 cups milk; 4 cups penne pasta; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 sliced green onions (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups milk
4 cups penne pasta
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 sliced green onions (optional)

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken strips until browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
2
Cook red, green, and yellow bell peppers, and sliced in the pot until peppers are tender and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken back to the pot. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat chicken and vegetables evenly with seasonings.
3
Pour milk into the pot and stir in pasta. Bring to a simmer; cook until sauce thickens and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Stir Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture until cheese is melted. Serve in bowls topped with sliced green onions.

1525

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips, 1 red bell pepper, sliced, 1 green bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, One-Pot Chicken Fajita Penne Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

One-Pot Chicken Fajita Penne Pasta

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