Mexican Chicken Pasta

 


We here at Delish love cooking with pasta and noodles because they are a blank canvas on which we can paint delicious flavors, varied textures and all kinds of tasty goodness. This Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta is the perfect example. We took inspiration from some of our favorite Tex Mex dishes and pumped this dish full of those cheesy, zesty flavors. If you're someone looking for a little more heat besides the chili powder, go ahead and add some fresh or pickled jalapeños to add an extra bit of kick to this cheesy dish.


Gave making this pasta dish a shot? Let us know how it went in the comments below!


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YIELDS: 4

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS

COOK TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 40 MINS

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INGREDIENTS :


12 oz. spaghetti

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 large onion, sliced into half moons

2 bell peppers, sliced

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. dried oregano

1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

3/4 c. half-and-half

1/2 c. shredded cheddar

1/2 c. shredded pepper jack

Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish



DIRECTIONS :

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain.


2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes, then add onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add spices and stir until coated.


3. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and half-and- half and simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Add cooked spaghetti and toss until coated, then remove from heat, add cheeses, and stir until melty and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.


4. Garnish with cilantro before serving.




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