Cheesy Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta

A simple and tasty one-pan pasta dish packed with chicken fajita flavors and topped with melted cheese.

Saved by Emi T. on Savor

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pound ground chicken (turkey)
• 1 onion, sliced or diced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced or diced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced or diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced or diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces pasta
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or heavy cream, or 4 ounces cream cheese) (optional)
• 2 cup cheddar cheese (or monetary jack), shredded
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the chicken and cook, breaking it apart as it cooks, for 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth, tomatoes, and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes, mixing every few minutes.
5. Mix in the sour cream and half of the cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
6. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and let it melt (cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes or broil).

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