Creamy Fajita Pasta

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Cut 300-350g boneless chicken into cubes.
  2. 2Cut 300-350g boneless chicken into cubes.
  3. 3Cut 300-350g boneless chicken into cubes.
  4. 4Mix the chicken with 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  5. 5Mix the chicken with 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  6. 6Mix the chicken with 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  7. 7Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
  8. 8Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
  9. 9Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
  10. 10Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a pan.
  11. 11Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a pan.
  12. 12Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a pan.
  13. 13Cook the chicken on low flame until done.
  14. 14Cook the chicken on low flame until done.
  15. 15Cook the chicken on low flame until done.
  16. 16Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  17. 17Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  18. 18Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  19. 19Add 1-2 chopped tomatoes to the same pan.
  20. 20Add 1-2 chopped tomatoes to the same pan.
  21. 21Add 1-2 chopped tomatoes to the same pan.
  22. 22Cook the tomatoes until soft.
  23. 23Cook the tomatoes until soft.
  24. 24Cook the tomatoes until soft.
  25. 25In a separate bowl, mix ~1 tsp salt, ½-1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tbsp crushed cumin (zeera), ½ tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp black pepper to make fajita seasoning.
  26. 26In a separate bowl, mix ~1 tsp salt, ½-1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tbsp crushed cumin (zeera), ½ tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp black pepper to make fajita seasoning.
  27. 27In a separate bowl, mix ~1 tsp salt, ½-1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tbsp crushed cumin (zeera), ½ tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp black pepper to make fajita seasoning.
  28. 28Add half of the prepared fajita seasoning to the cooked tomatoes.
  29. 29Add half of the prepared fajita seasoning to the cooked tomatoes.
  30. 30Add half of the prepared fajita seasoning to the cooked tomatoes.
  31. 31Add the cooked chicken to the tomato mixture.
  32. 32Add the cooked chicken to the tomato mixture.
  33. 33Add the cooked chicken to the tomato mixture.
  34. 34Mix well and let it simmer.
  35. 35Mix well and let it simmer.
  36. 36Mix well and let it simmer.
  37. 37In another pan, heat some oil.
  38. 38In another pan, heat some oil.
  39. 39In another pan, heat some oil.
  40. 40Add capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow) and 1 sliced onion to the pan.
  41. 41Add capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow) and 1 sliced onion to the pan.
  42. 42Add capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow) and 1 sliced onion to the pan.
  43. 43Sauté the vegetables lightly, keeping them a bit crunchy.
  44. 44Sauté the vegetables lightly, keeping them a bit crunchy.
  45. 45Sauté the vegetables lightly, keeping them a bit crunchy.
  46. 46Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and the remaining fajita seasoning to the vegetables.
  47. 47Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and the remaining fajita seasoning to the vegetables.
  48. 48Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and the remaining fajita seasoning to the vegetables.
  49. 49Add boiled penne pasta to the pan with the vegetables.
  50. 50Add boiled penne pasta to the pan with the vegetables.
  51. 51Add boiled penne pasta to the pan with the vegetables.
  52. 52Add the chicken and tomato mixture to the pasta.
  53. 53Add the chicken and tomato mixture to the pasta.
  54. 54Add the chicken and tomato mixture to the pasta.
  55. 55Add 1 packet cream, ~1½ cups milk, and ~½ bowl cheddar cheese.
  56. 56Add 1 packet cream, ~1½ cups milk, and ~½ bowl cheddar cheese.
  57. 57Add 1 packet cream, ~1½ cups milk, and ~½ bowl cheddar cheese.
  58. 58Sprinkle paprika and add oregano.
  59. 59Sprinkle paprika and add oregano.
  60. 60Sprinkle paprika and add oregano.
  61. 61Mix everything until creamy and well combined.
  62. 62Mix everything until creamy and well combined.
  63. 63Mix everything until creamy and well combined.

Ingredients

  • 300 g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
  • 300 g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
  • 300 g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 large Juice of lemon
  • 1 large Juice of lemon
  • 1 large Juice of lemon
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 chopped tomatoes
  • 1 chopped tomatoes
  • 1 chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tbsp crushed cumin (zeera)
  • 0.5 tbsp crushed cumin (zeera)
  • 0.5 tbsp crushed cumin (zeera)
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • Capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow)
  • Capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow)
  • Capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow)
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • boiled penne pasta
  • boiled penne pasta
  • boiled penne pasta
  • 1 packet cream
  • 1 packet cream
  • 1 packet cream
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 bowl cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 bowl cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 bowl cheddar cheese
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • oregano

Equipment

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Tips

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 15-20 minutes for better flavor.
  • Sauté vegetables lightly to keep them a bit crunchy.