This chicken fajita pasta is a dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Combining chicken, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and pasta in a delicious sauce, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Therefore, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cosy family dinner, and this one-pot wonder saves you time without skimping on flavour. Moreover, it’s a hearty, satisfying meal with just the right kick of spice and the richness you crave.

So, get ready to elevate your dinner game with this fusion-inspired recipe that’s sure to become a household favourite!

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How to Make the Best Chicken Fajita Pasta

Chicken fajita pasta with peppers, onions, mushrooms, coriander and parmesan.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Mexican

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 200g Penne pasta
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 Chicken breasts (cut into bite sized chunks)
• 1/2 Red pepper (sliced)
• 1/2 Red onion (sliced)
• 100g Mushrooms (sliced)

Fajita Seasoning

• 1/2 tsbp Chilli powder
• 1/2 tbsp Paprika
• 1/2 tbsp Cumin
• 1/2 tbsp Cayenne
• 1/2 tbsp Garlic granules
• 1/2 tbsp Onion granules
• Lime juice (dash)
• 2 tbsp Tomato puree

Garnish

• 2 Spring onions (chopped)
• Fresh coriander (handful)
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Cook the penne pasta according to the packet instructions (around 9-12 minutes). Drain when cooked, but keep a couple of splashes of pasta water aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, turning frequently until browned. Then, add the red pepper, red onion and mushrooms and cook for a further 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Next, add the chilli powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, garlic granules, onion granules, lime juice and tomato puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a further minute, stirring constantly. Add the pasta and pasta water and cook for 2 minutes until combined and warmed through.
• Divide between two pasta bowls and top with the spring onions, fresh coriander and parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy.

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