Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta Food

ONE-SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and 4-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion, green pepper and remaining 4-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In the same skillet, add broth, diced tomatoes, green chiles, cream and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Return macaroni, chicken and vegetables to skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Combine all of the fajita seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
• In a pot or deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until rippling and hot. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, season lightly with salt and pepper and add in a single layer to the pot. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the fajita seasoning mixture and cook, stirring often, until no longer pink in the center, 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate/dish and set aside.
• To the pot, add the peppers, onions, and 1 teaspoon of the fajita seasoning mixture. Add another teaspoon or so of oil if the pot is really dry so the veggies don't burn. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the peppers are crisp-tender. Scrape the mixture onto the plate with the chicken.
• Return the pot to the heat and add the broth, milk and diced tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and the remaining fajita seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally to make sure the pasta isn't sticking, until the pasta is tender, 12-15 minutes (depending on the brand/type/shape of pasta). It's ok if there is a bit of liquid remaining, it will absorb as the pasta cools and sets up a bit.
• Stir in the chicken and veggies and heat through. Add the cheese and stir until creamy and combined. Squeeze half (or two halves) of a fresh lime over the pasta and stir (optional, but so very delicious). Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
• Serve with chopped fresh chives, lime wedges and sliced avocados, if desired. The pasta will thicken as it cools.

SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, saute chicken mixture until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in salsa and pepper mixture; heat through. Serve in tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the broiler to high. Combine the chili powder, cumin and 1 tablespoon salt in a small bowl.
• Heat the oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and chili powder mixture and cook, tossing occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the peppers and onions and cook until they just begin to release some of their juices, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the pasta and 2 1/2 cups water to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it comes to a boil, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, 14 to 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted. Sprinkle the pepper jack and crushed chips over the top. Transfer to the broiler and cook until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.

CHICKEN FAJITA SKILLET

Steps:

• Rub chicken breast with fajita seasoning and let marinade for 1/2 hour.
• Slice marinated chicken into strips.
• Use cooking spray and braise chicken in a hot skillet until done.
• Add onion and bell pepper to skillet fry and stir on high so as to cook quickly.
• Remove all from heat and set aside.
• Brown left over cooked potatoes or use frozen hash browns, cooked until desired crispness.
• Salt and pepper to you taste.
• Divide in half and place on serving platters.
• Mix egg with half and half, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook egg mixture into two separate omelets.
• Place on top of browned potatoes.
• Place one half of cooked fajita meat and cooked onions and peppers on top of omelet.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese on each platter of fajita platter.
• Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa if you like.

EASY SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into small strips, none longer than two inches, about 1/4 inch thick.
• Combine fajita seasoning with water, vinegar, and lime juice in a small bowl.
• Marinate chicken in above mixture, covered and refrigerated, for a couple of hours.
• Cook marinated chicken strips in a wok over medium-high heat until brown (retain marinade). Use cooking oil to prevent sticking.
• Add green pepper and onion, and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
• Add remaining marinade, stir-fry until liquid "escapes".
• Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into the center of one flour tortilla and add 1/2 slice American cheese. Sprinkle with a dash of your pre-mixed fajita seasoning (do this for all four of 'em).
• Fold like a burrito with one end open and wrap in a 12x12 sheet of wax paper. Let sit 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave, still wrapped, 15 seconds each.
• Serve with picante sauce , pico de gallo, or other desired topping.