One Pot Chicken Fajita (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons fajita seasoning or taco seasoning
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch long strips
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1 green bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch long strips
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1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch long strips
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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10 oz can diced tomatoes
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8 oz dried bow tie pasta
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Lime wedges
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Sour cream
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Sliced green onions
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Chopped cilantro
# Steps to Follow:
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Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a dutch oven or large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Once the oil is simmering, add chicken pieces, sprinkle with half of the fajita seasoning, and cook about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dutch oven and add the onion, bell peppers, and remaining fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes just until softened. Add garlic, stir, and cook about 30 seconds, then remove vegetable mixture to the plate with the chicken and set aside.
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Pour in chicken stock, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, pasta, and season with some salt and black pepper. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a low boil, cover, and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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After 10 minutes, most of the cooking liquid should be absorbed. If it's not, cook another 3-5 minutes. Add back the chicken and vegetables to the pot and stir to heat through.
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Serve garnished with diced green onions, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of a lime wedge, and a dollop of sour cream.
# Additional Notes:
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This dish is a hearty and classic meal ideal for weeknight family dinners.