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Fajita chicken and veggies with lower carb chickpea pasta and a creamy cheese sauce topped with even more melted cheese. Chicken Fajita Protein Pasta Meal Prep This Chicken Fajita Pasta is such an easy flavorful 30 minute meal that the whole family will love!

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Chicken Fajita Protein Pasta Meal Prep

Chicken Fajita Protein Pasta Meal Prep
Provided by: TheMealPrepNinja
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 5 servings
Number of ingredients: 7

Ingredients:

20 oz (567g) Chicken Breast
8 oz (224g) Protein Pasta
4 Large (400g) Bell Peppers
1 Large (148g) White Onion
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Cup (114g) Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice

How to cook:

Start off by taking out a large pan and add water.
Next, add 1 tbsp of salt and bring to a boil. Add the protein pasta to the boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes or follow the instructions on for pasta box. Remove and drain pasta. Set aside.
Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the pot and add 20 oz of chopped up chicken breast. Cook until brown and remove and set aside.
Add bell peppers, onion and coat veggies with non-stick spray. This will help them cook faster. Once cooked add back the chicken breast. Add the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add the lemon juice and the protein pasta to the pot. Mix all together.
Finally, add 1 cup of reduced-fat shredded cheese. Let the cheese melt and continue to mix. Lastly, you can add the Chicken Fajita Protein Pasta to the Meal Prep containers.

Notes: One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta, A Mexican-inspired pasta dish Chicken fajitas meets pasta night! 9 High-Protein Meals That Are Crazy Easy To Make

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Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Chicken Fajita Pasta is such an easy flavorful 30 minute meal that the whole family will love! Delicious and creamy for a great well balanced dinner.
Provided by: Yumna Jawad
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Number of ingredients: 10

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (divided)
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 onion (thinly sliced)
2-3 bell peppers (thinly sliced)
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
1 4.5 oz can green chiles
½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup low-fat milk
8 ounces penne pasta

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Cut the chicken into thin strips. Season with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning.
In a large deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over mediumhigh heat. Transfer the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until chicken is browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over and add the onions and bell peppers. Season with the remaining taco seasoning, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are slightly soften and become slightly charred.
Keeping the vegetables in the skillet, add the diced tomatoes, green chiles, marinara sauce and milk. Mix together and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet along with the cooked chicken.
Stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes: Chicken Fajita Pasta, This Mexican inspired pasta recipe is loaded with flavor and is high in protein. Made with simple ingredients, it's a great recipe to add into

Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake

Fajita chicken and veggies with lower carb chickpea pasta and a creamy cheese sauce topped with even more melted cheese.
Provided by: Mason Woodruff
Total time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 12

Ingredients:

1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
2 Bell Peppers, diced
1 Jalapeño Pepper, diced
1 White Onion, diced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
8 oz Banza Chickpea Pasta
1/2 C (120g) Chicken Stock
1/4 C (60g) Hot Sauce, I used Cholula
12 oz jar Queso Dip, I used Trader Joe's
4 oz Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese, or your choice of cheese

Nutrition:

Calories: 260 calories
Carbohydrate: 24 grams carbohydrates
Fat: 10 grams fat
Protein: 22 grams protein
Serving Size: 1 C (215g)

How to cook:

Preheat oven to 400F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (for cooking the pasta). Cook the pasta 1-2 minutes less than directed on its packaging.
Prepare the diced veggies and cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Pat the chicken dry and generously season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat 1/2 the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions and peppers for 4-6 minutes until tender before adding the garlic. Cook for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the cooked veggies to a plate or bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the skillet and add the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping and cooking another 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165F internal temp in thickest pieces). Transfer the cooked chicken to the bowl or plate with the veggies.
Reduce the heat to low.
Mix the hot sauce and chicken stock together and add to the skillet. Use your spatula to scrape any crispy bits off the bottom and cook the stock down for 30-60 seconds before adding the queso. Stir well.
Add the chicken and veggies back to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Add the cooked and drained pasta and gently fold everything together.
Top with shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted. Serve with chopped cilantro, crushed chipotle flakes, and fat free Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes: One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta, When the oil is hot, add the onions, bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp garlic powder,

Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Chicken Fajita Pasta is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe. Everything cooks in one pot and is done in 15 minutes. The whole family will love this Chicken Fajita Pasta!
Provided by: Kevin & Amanda
Total time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Number of ingredients: 11

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 envelope (3 tablespoons) taco or fajita seasoning (I use this Homemade Taco Seasoning)
2 cups diced onion (about 1 whole onion)
2 cups diced bell peppers (2-3 bell peppers)
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
8 oz (about 3 cups) penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with half of taco seasoning. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat. When the oil is very hot, carefully add the chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring until one side is seared and browned, about 1-2 minutes. Flip the chicken to the other side and cook until browned. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet with the heat still on high. When the oil is very hot again, add the onions, bell peppers, and remaining taco seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are slightly blackened. Turn heat to low, add minced garlic, and stir until fragrant and well combined, about 30 seconds. Remove the veggies to the plate with the chicken.
In the same skillet, add the broth, cream, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with buttery garlic bread and enjoy!

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