One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta (Easy Pakistani English Recipe)
This one-pot chicken fajita pasta is a perfect dish for busy days. It’s full of flavor, made with chicken, colorful bell peppers, and creamy cheese pasta – all cooked in just one pot. It’s quick, delicious, and super filling!
Ingredients Table
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Neutral Oil | 3 tablespoons |
| Chicken Breasts (sliced) | 3 pieces |
| Red Bell Pepper (sliced) | 1 |
| Green Bell Pepper (sliced) | 1 |
| Yellow Bell Pepper (sliced) | 1 |
| Yellow Onion (sliced) | 1 |
| Kosher Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 1 teaspoon |
| Chili Powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Cumin Powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Garlic Powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Milk | 5 cups (1¼ L) |
| Penne Pasta | 4 cups (400g) |
| Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded) | 1 cup (100g) |
Ingredients Details
Chicken Breasts: Lean protein hoti hai jo healthy aur filling hoti hai. Is recipe mein chicken juicy aur flavorful banta hai.
Bell Peppers: Red, green aur yellow bell peppers se na sirf rangin look milta hai, balkay inka taste bhi thora sweet aur crisp hota hai.
Onion: Onions ko caramelize karne se natural sweetness aati hai jo overall flavor ko enhance karti hai.
Spices (Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder): Yeh basic Tex-Mex spices hain jo har bite mein zabaradast taste aur aroma laati hain.
Milk: Creamy base banane ke liye milk use hota hai. Yeh pasta ko soft banata hai aur sauce thick karta hai.
Penne Pasta: Tube shape pasta sauce ko absorb karta hai aur har bite mein full flavor deta hai.
Pepper Jack Cheese: Thori si spice ke saath melted cheese creamy texture aur cheesy taste deta hai – perfect finishing!
How to Make It – Step-by-Step
- Ek bara pot ya pateela high heat par garam karo aur usmein oil daalo.
- Chicken slices daal kar 5-6 minutes tak fry karo jab tak woh golden aur pink na rahe.
- Chicken nikaal kar same pot mein bell peppers aur onion daal kar 6 minutes tak bhuno.
- Ab chicken wapis daal do aur salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin aur garlic powder daal kar ache se mix karo.
- Milk aur penne pasta daal kar mix karo aur 20 minutes tak cook karo jab tak pasta soft ho jaye aur sauce thicken ho jaye.
- Last mein shredded cheese daal kar mix karo jab tak melt ho jaye.
- Garama garam serve karo – mazay ka dinner ready hai!</
Tips
If you’re short on time, cut all vegetables and marinate chicken earlier (morning or night before). When ready to cook, everything will be easy. Also, soak the pasta just before you start to save time while cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 600–700
- Protein: High (from chicken and cheese)
- Good Fats: From cheese and milk
Enjoy this yummy and creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta with your family. Serve hot and fresh!
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