Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta bake combining the flavors of chicken fajitas with melted cheese and tender pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken, peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook until chicken is done.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix cooked pasta with chicken and vegetables.
- Stir in sour cream and half the cheese.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken fajita pasta bake, Mexican pasta, easy dinner