One Pot Fajita Pasta with Chicken


1️⃣ Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to dutch oven or 12″ skillet and heat over MED HIGH heat. Add chicken, sprinkle with half of the fajita seasoning and cook about 2 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over (or give it a good stir) and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside. 🔄
2️⃣ Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to dutch oven and add in onions and peppers and remaining fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes, until softened and slightly charred. Add garlic, stir, and cook about 30 seconds, then remove vegetable mixture to the plate with the chicken and set aside. 🌶️
3️⃣ Pour in chicken stock, non-alcoholic heavy cream substitute, diced tomatoes (excluding green chiles), pasta, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Use a wooden spoon to carefully loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a low boil (usually about a MED LOW heat should work), cover, and cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 🍝
4️⃣ After 15 minutes, most of the cooking liquid should be absorbed. If it’s not, cook another 3-5 minutes. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pot and stir to heat through. 🍲
5️⃣ Serve garnished with diced green onions and minced fresh parsley or cilantro and with a squeeze of a lime wedge. 🌿

Notes 💡:

◻️ For a milder version, use regular diced tomatoes instead of those with green chiles. 🍅
◻️ You can substitute the chicken with any other preferred protein like steak or sausage, adjusting cooking times as necessary. 🍗
◻️ No need to add extra salt if using store-bought fajita or taco seasoning, as they typically contain enough. 🔍

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