I created this chicken fajita pasta recipe with ingredients I had in the pantry, and it turned into a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion , sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper , sliced
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast , cubed
- 1 , 16 ounce
- 2 , 8 ounce
- 1 , 1 ounce
- 1 , 15 ounce
- 1 , 15 ounce
- 1 , 16 ounce
Instructions
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1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add ziti and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
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2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
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3
Cook chicken in the same skillet until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes.
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4
Combine salsa, cream cheese, and taco seasoning in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
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5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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6
Combine ziti, chicken, salsa mixture, onion mixture, black beans, and corn in a large bowl. Add 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and mix until combined. Pour into a baking pan.
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7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top. Continue to bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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