CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound bucatini
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), cut into cubes
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 poblano pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup tequila
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from canned chipotles
Kosher salt
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over a high heat. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add half of the chicken in a single layer. Allow the chicken to brown, about 1 minute, before turning and cooking for an additional minute. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the remaining chicken and repeat.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon each butter and olive oil to the same skillet. When the butter has melted, add the garlic, peppers, onions and mushrooms, then cook, getting as much color on the vegetables as possible, for 1 minute. Remove the vegetables to a plate.
  • With the skillet still over high heat, add the chicken stock and tequila to deglaze; allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon fajita seasoning into the sauce. Stir in the cream and adobo sauce. Allow to cook, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. (The sauce should have a good amount of heat to it.)
  • Finally, add the chicken and vegetables back to the skillet. Add the pasta and the tomatoes, then toss to combine. Cook for a couple more minutes until everything is heated through. Top with the chopped cilantro and chow down.

Hunny Farhad
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Vanessa Ashline
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!


SEba nWo
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Phistos Ramarumo
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, different types of meat, and different vegetables. It's always delicious.


Erika Sarwat
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pranjal Pandeya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!


nkechi enekwechi
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I added some extra cheese and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Dungeon Ender
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and it turned out great.


Mohamed Cabdi
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I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was a hit! My family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Jaam Asif
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This recipe was easy to make and very delicious!


Jade Zamudio
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. I used whole wheat pasta and added some extra vegetables, like bell peppers and onions. The fajita seasoning gave the pasta a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


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