Chicken Fajita Pasta by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🫗

15 ml

Oil

🍗

500 g

Chicken

🌶️

1 tsp

Red Chilli Flakes

🧂

6 g

Salt

🌰

2 g

Cumin Powder

🌶️

2.3 g

Smoked Paprika

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Black Pepper Powder

🍅

120 ml

Tomato Paste

🍅

45 ml

Tomato Ketchup

🥛

200 g

Cream

🧀

110 g

Cheddar Cheese

🧀

56 g

Mozzarella Cheese

🧀

0.5 cup

Cheddar Cheese

🧅

150 g

Onion

🫑

Green Capsicum

🫑

Red Capsicum

🧈

14 g

Butter

🍋

10 ml

Lemon Juice

🧂

Salt

🌶️

Black Pepper

🍝

450 g

Spaghetti

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Finely mince 3 cloves of garlic. Slice 1 onion and slice the green and red bell peppers into thin strips.

    garlic
    onion
    green bell pepper
    red bell pepper
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/15

    Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.

    cooking oil
    garlic
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/15

    Add 500 g chicken breast strips to the pan. Fry, stirring regularly, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.

    chicken breast
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/15

    Add 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.

    red chili flakes
    salt
    ground cumin
    smoked paprika
    ground black pepper
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/15

    Stir 1/2 cup tomato paste and 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup into the chicken. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

    tomato paste
    tomato ketchup
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/15

    Pour in 200 g heavy cream. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 2 minutes.

    heavy cream
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/15

    Stir 1/2 cup cheddar cheese into the sauce. Cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.

    cheddar cheese
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  8. Step 8/15

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.

    butter
    onion
    green bell pepper
    red bell pepper
    🍳medium frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/15

    Fry the vegetables for 1 minute so they remain crisp-tender. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

    onion
    green bell pepper
    red bell pepper
    salt
    ground black pepper
    🍳medium frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/15

    Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice to the vegetables. Stir briefly, then remove the pan from the heat.

    lemon juice
    🍳medium frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  11. Step 11/15

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 454 g spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente.

    spaghetti
    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/15

    Drain the spaghetti thoroughly in a colander. Add the drained pasta to the creamy chicken sauce.

    spaghetti
    🥣colander
    🍳large frying pan

  13. Step 13/15

    Add the sautéed vegetables to the pasta. Toss until the spaghetti is evenly coated with sauce, then adjust salt to taste.

    onion
    green bell pepper
    red bell pepper
    salt
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/15

    Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

    cheddar cheese
    mozzarella cheese
    🥘baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  15. Step 15/15

    Sprinkle red chili flakes over the cheese topping. Bake at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

    red chili flakes
    🥘baking dish

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Aromatics, Seasoning, Herbs and Spices, Sauce, Condiments, Dairy, Cheese, Fat, Fruit, Grains, Pasta

Ingredients

Garlic, Oil, Chicken, Red chilli flakes, Salt, Cumin powder, Smoked paprika, Black pepper powder, Tomato paste, Tomato ketchup, Cream, Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Onion, Green capsicum, Red capsicum, Butter, Lemon juice, Black pepper, Spaghetti

Allergens

Milk, Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

920 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 48g, Carbohydrates: 76g, Fat: 46g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 475mg, Iron: 3.5mg, Potassium: 720mg, Sodium: 1260mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 340mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 95mg, Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large frying pan, medium frying pan, large pot, colander, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, baking dish, box grater

Appliances

stovetop, oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish, Casserole

Occasions

Dinner, Family Meal, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican-inspired, Italian-inspired, Fusion

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Cheesy, Tender, Saucy, Al dente

Flavors

Savory, Smoky, Spicy, Tangy, Rich, Cheesy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Reheat thoroughly before serving)