Zesty Chicken Fajita Pasta Delight Recipe
This Chicken Fajita Pasta combines the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with creamy fettuccine for a delightful meal. It's a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 colorful bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions and drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sliced chicken, seasoning with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and golden brown, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sliced bell pepper and onion, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour in heavy cream, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked fettuccine and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For added freshness, serve with lime wedges and extra cilantro.