Spicy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe: A Flavorful Fusion of Comfort and Spice

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
• 1 piece red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 piece green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh cilantro, chopped
• for serving lime wedges

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Reduce heat to medium and mix in the heavy cream. Allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes, thickening slightly.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Toss everything together until well coated.
7. Plate the spicy chicken fajita pasta in bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.