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High Protein Chicken Fajita Pasta

High protein chicken fajita pasta in a skillet with colorful bell peppers and creamy Greek yogurt sauce
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Creamy one-pan chicken fajita pasta packed with bold fajita flavors and over 40g of protein per serving. A satisfying weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, removing it one minute early. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add sliced bell peppers and onion to the same skillet. Cook 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and cook one more minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in fajita seasoning, chicken broth, and cooked pasta. Toss and simmer 2-3 minutes. Do not let liquid cook off completely.
  5. Remove skillet from heat entirely. Stir in Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated.
  7. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Always remove the skillet from heat before adding Greek yogurt to prevent curdling and keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
  • For extra protein, stir in a drained can of black beans in step 4. Chicken thighs can be substituted for breast meat. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.

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