One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

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This is a quick and creamy one-pan pasta dish featuring seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and a cheesy fajita-spiced sauce. The pasta cooks directly in the sauce, making it an easy and flavorful weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.

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Cooking Time
About 25-30 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Servings
2-3 servings

🍳 Cooking Flow

Cut chicken into cubes, season with fajita spices, and cook in a pan until done. Set aside. → In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic in butter. → Add dry pasta, chicken stock, and milk. Cook on low heat until pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens. → Remove from heat, stir in grated cheese until melted and creamy. → Return the cooked chicken to the pan, mix well, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

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Ingredients List

Chicken:450 g (1 lb)
Olive Oil:2 tbsp (1 for chicken, 1 for pan)
Salt:To taste
Black Pepper:To taste
Fajita Spice Mix:2 tbsp
(Alternative) Chili Powder:1 tsp
(Alternative) Smoked Paprika:1 tsp
(Alternative) Cumin:1/2 tsp
(Alternative) Garlic Powder:1/2 tsp
Onion:1
Butter:1 tbsp
Green Bell Pepper:1
Garlic Cloves:2
Campanelle Pasta (or any pasta you like):250 g (9 oz)
Chicken Stock:2 cups (450 ml)
Milk:2 ¼ cups (550 ml)
Grated Cheese (Extra Sharp Cheddar and Mozzarella mix):1 ½ cups (160 g)
Fresh Parsley or Cilantro:For garnish
Cayenne or Chicken Spices (optional):To taste

Important Notes

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This is a one-pan recipe, which means less cleanup. Cook everything in the same large skillet or pan.

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You can use a store-bought fajita spice mix or make your own with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder.

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Any type of short pasta will work for this recipe, not just campanelle.

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Using a mix of extra sharp cheddar and mozzarella gives a great flavor and cheesy pull.

📺Channel:Essen Recipes
👀Views:1,528,394
👍Likes:17,086
📅Published:6/3/2025

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