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. 4Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  5. 5Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  6. 6Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  7. 7Mix everything and let it marinate (even 15–20 minutes helps).
  8. 8Mix everything and let it marinate (even 15–20 minutes helps).
  9. 9Mix everything and let it marinate (even 15–20 minutes helps).
  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 chicken on low flame until done.
  14. 14Cook chicken on low flame until done.
  15. 15Cook chicken on low flame until done.
  16. 16Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
  17. 17Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
  18. 18Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
  19. 19Add 1–2 chopped tomatoes to the same pan and cook until soft.
  20. 20Add 1–2 chopped tomatoes to the same pan and cook until soft.
  21. 21Add 1–2 chopped tomatoes to the same pan and cook until soft.
  22. 22Mix together ~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 the fajita seasoning.
  23. 23Mix together ~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 the fajita seasoning.
  24. 24Mix together ~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 the fajita seasoning.
  25. 25Add half of the fajita seasoning to the tomatoes.
  26. 26Add half of the fajita seasoning to the tomatoes.
  27. 27Add half of the fajita seasoning to the tomatoes.
  28. 28Add the cooked chicken to the tomato mixture.
  29. 29Add the cooked chicken to the tomato mixture.
  30. 30Add the cooked chicken to the tomato mixture.
  31. 31Mix well and let it simmer.
  32. 32Mix well and let it simmer.
  33. 33Mix well and let it simmer.
  34. 34In another pan, heat some oil.
  35. 35In another pan, heat some oil.
  36. 36In another pan, heat some oil.
  37. 37Add capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow) and 1 sliced onion.
  38. 38Add capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow) and 1 sliced onion.
  39. 39Add capsicum (any colors: green, red, yellow) and 1 sliced onion.
  40. 40Sauté lightly, keeping them a bit crunchy.
  41. 41Sauté lightly, keeping them a bit crunchy.
  42. 42Sauté lightly, keeping them a bit crunchy.
  43. 43Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and the remaining fajita seasoning to the vegetables.
  44. 44Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and the remaining fajita seasoning to the vegetables.
  45. 45Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and the remaining fajita seasoning to the vegetables.
  46. 46Add boiled penne pasta.
  47. 47Add boiled penne pasta.
  48. 48Add boiled penne pasta.
  49. 49Add the chicken + tomato mixture.
  50. 50Add the chicken + tomato mixture.
  51. 51Add the chicken + tomato mixture.
  52. 52Add 1 packet cream, ~1½ cups milk, and ~½ bowl cheddar cheese.
  53. 53Add 1 packet cream, ~1½ cups milk, and ~½ bowl cheddar cheese.
  54. 54Add 1 packet cream, ~1½ cups milk, and ~½ bowl cheddar cheese.
  55. 55Sprinkle paprika and add oregano.
  56. 56Sprinkle paprika and add oregano.
  57. 57Sprinkle paprika and add oregano.
  58. 58Mix everything until creamy and well combined.
  59. 59Mix everything until creamy and well combined.
  60. 60Mix 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 -2 chopped tomatoes
  • 1 -2 chopped tomatoes
  • 1 -2 chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 -1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 -1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 -1 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

pan

Tips

  • Even 15-20 minutes of marinating the chicken helps.
  • Sauté the vegetables lightly to keep them a bit crunchy.