Cheesy Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4

All of the flavours of chicken fajitas in a simple and tasty pasta that’s cooked in one pan and topped with plenty of melted cheese!

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ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey, or beef)
• 1 onion, sliced or diced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced or diced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced or diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced or diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (link)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (link)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or greek yogurt or heavy cream) (optional)
• 2 cup cheddar cheese (or monetary jack), shredded
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the chicken and cook, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth, tomatoes, and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Mix in the sour cream and half of the cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
6. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and let it melt. (Throw on a lid and let it cook for 2-3 minutes or throw it under the broiler.)

Option: Add 1 jalapeno pepper, dice, along with the bell peppers.
Option: Add 1 poblano pepper, dice, along with the bell peppers.
Option: Replace the diced tomatoes with 2 cups of salsa.
Option: Serve topped with your favourite fajita toppings and sides!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 614, Fat 40g (Saturated 17g, Trans 0.3g), Cholesterol 174mg, Sodium 987mg, Carbs 66g (Fiber 6g, Sugars 11g), Protein 47g

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