Name: One Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta: Quick Comfort Meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Lean Chicken (Can be substituted with ground turkey, beef, or pork.); 8 ounces Dried Pasta (Short shapes preferred.); 1 medium Yellow Onion (Red onion can be used for a milder taste.); 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (Can swap with green bell pepper.); 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper (Use just one type if preferred.); 3 cloves Garlic (Fresh recommended, can use garlic powder.); 1 tablespoon Chili Powder (Adjust according to spice preference.); 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika can be used.); 1 teaspoon Cumin (Essential for Tex-Mex flavor.); 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Regular salt works too.); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Use freshly ground for best results.); 15 ounces Tomato Sauce (Diced tomatoes can create chunkier texture.); 2 cups Chicken Stock (Use vegetable stock for vegetarian option.); 1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier alternative.); 1/4 cup Minced Cilantro (Substitute with parsley if preferred.); 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese (Other melting cheeses like cheddar can work.)

Description

One Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta combines Tex-Mex flavors with pasta for a quick, delicious meal in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound Ground Lean Chicken (Can be substituted with ground turkey, beef, or pork.)
8 ounces Dried Pasta (Short shapes preferred.)
1 medium Yellow Onion (Red onion can be used for a milder taste.)
1 medium Red Bell Pepper (Can swap with green bell pepper.)
1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper (Use just one type if preferred.)
3 cloves Garlic (Fresh recommended, can use garlic powder.)
1 tablespoon Chili Powder (Adjust according to spice preference.)
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika can be used.)
1 teaspoon Cumin (Essential for Tex-Mex flavor.)
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Regular salt works too.)
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Use freshly ground for best results.)
15 ounces Tomato Sauce (Diced tomatoes can create chunkier texture.)
2 cups Chicken Stock (Use vegetable stock for vegetarian option.)
1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier alternative.)
1/4 cup Minced Cilantro (Substitute with parsley if preferred.)
1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese (Other melting cheeses like cheddar can work.)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Swirl the oil around to coat the bottom of the skillet.
Add the ground chicken, diced onion, red and yellow bell peppers, and minced garlic. Stir well, then season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are slightly softened.
Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken stock, stirring to combine. Add the dried pasta to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened.
Stir in the sour cream and minced cilantro until well combined.
Top with shredded Mexican blend cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: One Pot Ground Chicken, Fajita Pasta, Quick Meal