One-pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
9
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories177.9 kcal (9%)
Total Fat4.9 g (7%)
Carbs19.8 g (8%)
Sugars2.3 g (3%)
Protein13.8 g (28%)
Sodium295.3 mg (15%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
11 servings
2 tspolive oil
1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tspKosher salt
1 ½ tspground cumin
1 tsppaprika
½ tspchili powder
½ tspgarlic powder
1white onion
large, sliced
1red bell pepper
large, sliced
1yellow bell pepper
large, sliced
3 clovesgarlic
minced
2 cupsless-sodium chicken broth
1 x 10 ozdiced tomatoes & green chiles
can, mild
7 ozpasta
use gluten-free pasta for GF
½ cuplight sour cream
1scallion
diced
2 tablespoonscilantro
chopped
4 ozavocado
diced
Instructions
Step 1
• Season chicken with 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
Step 2
• In a large deep nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken and cook until browned, stirring about 5 to 6 minutes.Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 3
• Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Step 4
• 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, 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
• Add minced garlic, and stir until fragrant and well combined, about 30 seconds.
Step 6
• Remove from heat and transfer to the plate with the chicken.
Step 7
• In the same skillet, add the broth, diced tomatoes and uncooked pasta. 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.
Step 8
• Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Step 9
• Mix in the sour cream and top with scallions and cilantro. Serve with avocado on top.
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