Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
12 oz whole wheat pasta
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, quartered
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fajita seasoning (containing cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder)
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until browned and nearly cooked through, 5 minutes.
Toss in onions and peppers, sauté 6-8 minutes until tender-crisp.
Sprinkle fajita seasoning and garlic powder over the mixture.
In a separate saucepan, melt cream cheese with broth until smooth; stir in oregano and 1/2 tsp salt.
Add cooked whole wheat pasta to the skillet and pour in the cream cheese sauce.
Toss everything together until pasta is coated and chicken is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for more flavor but less protein.
Substitute gluten-free pasta if needed.
Green bell pepper alone adds sharper flavor.
For thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 95mg