# One Pot Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta

This easy One Pot Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta is made with bell peppers, onions, and lots of Sargento Shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar Jack Natural Cheese.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 3 pieces bell peppers
- 1 piece yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Sargento Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
- 2.5 cups Sargento Shredded Mozzarella cheese

## Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and season with 2 tbsp of fajita seasoning. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in the same pan. Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and season with the remaining tablespoon of fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until tender.
3. Stir in the pasta, water, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the cooked chicken, Sargento Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese, and ½ cup of the Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. Stir until the cheese has fully melted.
5. Top with the remaining 2 cups of Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, and place under the broiler on the middle rack for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted and browned.

## Equipment

- large sauté pan
- bowl
- knife
- cutting board

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@isabeleatsblog/video/7405970101456948510?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7420517331334858283
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/de8f83b1-af84-4b3c-b12f-56e2a5b65223
- Extracted: 2025-02-02

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