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Chicken fajita pasta in a large pot.

One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a flavorful dish that the whole family will love! It's made with colorful bell peppers, onions, juicy chicken, and a homemade fajita seasoning. Plus, this dish is made in one pot for easy cleanup!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 618 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Ounces Gluten-Free Pasta I used 1 box of Jovial brown rice penne.
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro

Peppers & Onions

  • 4-6 Bell Peppers, Sliced Thinly If they're smaller, I recommend using 6.
  • 2 Sweet Onions, Sliced Thinly You can also use red onions!
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Chicken

  • 1-1.5 Pounds Chicken Breast
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ Teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding chicken breast into a small bowl with olive oil and spices. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
  • Cook the chicken on medium heat covered for about 6-10 minutes on each side. (Depending on how thick it is.) Then remove the chicken from the pan and let rest.
  • Next, add the peppers, onions, olive oil, and spices into a bowl. Mix until the vegetable are evenly coated.
  • Cook on medium heat covered, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender. (About 20 minutes.)
  • When the vegetables are done cooking, cut the chicken breast into small bite sized pieces or thin strips.
  • Finally, add the chopped chicken breast, uncooked pasta, chicken broth, full fat coconut milk, and cilantro into the pot with the vegetables. Stir well and cover. Let simmer on medium heat covered stirring occasionally for about 10-15 minutes or until pasta is done.
  • I usually serve this dish with a squeeze of lime juice or lime wedges, fresh cilantro, and avocado.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Let the pasta simmer in the sauce covered but stir occasionally so it doesn't stick together.
  • I suggest using penne pasta or something similar with this recipe. (Fettucine or spaghetti would work too!) Gluten-free pasta tends to get soggy easier, so you don't want a shape that is too delicate.
  • To avoid dry chicken, do not overcook it before adding in the broth.
  • Any large skillet will work with this recipe, but I love using a stainless-steel skillet with taller sides.
  • The pasta will absorb the sauce, but you can add in extra broth when you reheat or if the dish has been sitting for a while.
  • Do not overcook this dish, serve hot as soon as the pasta is al dente or to your desired consistency.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
** See full post for more information and step by step photos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1923mgPotassium: 919mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3398IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 5mg
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