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One Pot Chicken Fajita Penne Pasta

30 min
5 min prep
25 min cook

Serves 8

55gCarbs
22gFat
32gProtein

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups Whole milk
  • 7 oz Diced 3 color bell peppers, about 1.5 cups
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 16 oz Mini penne pasta, 4 cups uncooked
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 cups 50/50 cheese blend, divided use
  • 2 tsp Beef fajita spice blend
  • 8 oz Pico de gallo, mild
  • 2 cups Reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz Sour cream

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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Chili Powder. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.30.
    Hill Country Fare Chili Powder
    1 tsp needed

    $1.30

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  • Item, H-E-B Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $8.61.
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    2 tbsp needed

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  • Item, Central Market Organics Whole Milk. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $3.94.
    Central Market Organics Whole Milk
    4 cups needed

    $3.94

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  • Item, H-E-B Fresh Diced 3 Color Bell Peppers. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.14.
    H-E-B Fresh Diced 3 Color Bell Peppers
    7 oz needed

    $4.14

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  • Item, H-E-B Ground Cumin. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.27.
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    1 tsp needed

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  • Item, H-E-B Mini Penne Pasta Noodles. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.16.
    H-E-B Mini Penne Pasta Noodles
    16 oz needed

    $1.16

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  • Item, H-E-B Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $14.79.
    H-E-B Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
    1 lb needed

    $14.79

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  • Item, H-E-B Restaurant Style 50/50 Shredded Cheese Blend. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.89.
    H-E-B Restaurant Style 50/50 Shredded Cheese Blend
    2 cups needed

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  • Item, H-E-B Texas Originals Beef Fajita Seasoning Spice Blend. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $3.10.
    H-E-B Texas Originals Beef Fajita Seasoning Spice Blend
    2 tsp needed

    $3.10

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  • Item, H-E-B Pico de Gallo - Hot. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.18.
    H-E-B Pico de Gallo - Hot
    8 oz needed

    $5.18

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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth. Quantity: 2 eachs. Price: $1.50.
    Hill Country Fare Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
    2 cups needed

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  • Item, Daisy Sour Cream. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.71.
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    4 oz needed

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Instructions

  1. Add oil to a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix fajita spice blend, chili powder and cumin; add diced chicken and toss to coat. Transfer chicken to hot oil along with any remaining seasoning left in bowl and cook until chicken is well browned on all sides.
  3. Add pico de gallo and bell peppers and continue to cook on medium-high for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in 4 cups (1 bag) of mini penne pasta. Add milk and broth, completely covering pasta. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium and cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add more stock or water as liquid begins to evaporate.
  5. Stir in sour cream and half of cheese, season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Garnish with additional cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    550
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 22g
    • 34%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 11g
    • 55%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 85mg
    • 28%
  • Sodium
    • 500mg
    • 21%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 55g
    • 18%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 3g
  • Sugars
    • 9g
  • Protein
    • 32g
  • Vitamin C
    • 70%
  • Calcium
    • 35%
  • Iron
    • 15%
  • Vitamin A
    • 15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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