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Chicken Fajita Pasta<\/h2>\n
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It’s a quick and easy one-pot meal!<\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Main Course<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • 1 1\/2<\/span> tsp.<\/span> kosher salt<\/span> plus more to taste<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> lb.<\/span> penne<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> skinless boneless chicken breasts<\/span> 1 to 1 1\/2 lbs., cut into 1-inch pieces<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> Tbsp.<\/span> fajita seasoning<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> Tbsp.<\/span> salted butter<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> Tbsp.<\/span> olive oil<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> garlic cloves<\/span> minced<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> red bell pepper<\/span> sliced 1\/2-inch thick<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> poblano pepper<\/span> sliced 1\/2-inch thick<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> small red onion<\/span> sliced 1\/2-inch thick<\/span><\/li>
  • 8<\/span> oz.<\/span> cremini mushrooms<\/span> sliced<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> low-sodium chicken broth<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> heavy cream<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> Tbsp.<\/span> adobo sauce from a can of chipotles<\/span><\/li>
  • Black pepper<\/span> to taste<\/span><\/li>
  • Chopped fresh cilantro<\/span> to serve<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

    Instructions<\/h3>
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.<\/div><\/li>
    • In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning and 1\/2 teaspoon of salt.<\/div><\/li>
    • In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil over high heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer. Cook until deep golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then stir and cook until golden on the other side, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.<\/div><\/li>
    • Add the remaining chicken and repeat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil to the drippings in the pot. Add the garlic, bell pepper, poblano, red onion, mushrooms, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a plate.<\/div><\/li>
    • Add the chicken broth to the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer and cook for a couple of minutes until slightly reduced.<\/div><\/li>
    • Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the heavy cream, adobo sauce, and the remaining 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as needed.<\/div><\/li>
    • Return the chicken and vegetables to the pot. Add the pasta and cook, tossing, until coated and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with cilantro.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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