Name: Sophie's Fajita Mac & Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: dinner
Ingredients: 450g chicken; 1 tablespoon olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion; 1 bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 250g pasta; 450ml chicken broth; 550ml milk; 160g cheddar cheese; 160g mozzarella cheese; as needed cilantro; as needed parsley

Serves 4

By: Essen Recipes

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450g chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion
1 bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
250g pasta
450ml chicken broth
550ml milk
160g cheddar cheese
160g mozzarella cheese
as needed cilantro
as needed parsley

Remove items you already have in your ingredients list above to see the difference.

- chicken450gchicken
  2.15
- butter1 tablespoonbutter
  2.39
- onion1onion
  0.69
- bell pepper1bell pepper
  0.65
- pasta250gpasta
  2.49
- chicken broth450mlchicken broth
  0.47
- milk550mlmilk
  2.39
- cheddar cheese160gcheddar cheese
  1.79
- mozzarella cheese160gmozzarella cheese
  0.95
- cilantroas neededcilantro
  0.65
- parsleyas neededparsley
  0.65
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Step 1

Cut the chicken into small cubes and sprinkle with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, fajita seasoning, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

Ingredients needed:

450g chicken1 tablespoon olive oilto taste saltto taste black pepper2 tablespoons fajita seasoning1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 cloves garlic

Step 2

Heat a pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, tossing until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Ingredients needed:

450g chicken1 tablespoon olive oil

Step 3

Add butter to the same pan. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Add the diced bell pepper and minced garlic, stirring well and cooking for another 1-2 minutes.

Ingredients needed:

1 tablespoon butter1 onion1 bell pepper2 cloves garlic

Step 4

Add the dry pasta to the pan, followed by chicken broth and milk. Reduce the heat to low and let the pasta simmer until almost cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, cayenne, or fajita spices.

Ingredients needed:

450g chickento taste salt2 tablespoons fajita seasoning250g pasta450ml chicken broth550ml milk

Step 5

Once the pasta is al dente, remove the pan from heat. Stir in the grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix well.

Ingredients needed:

450g chicken250g pasta160g cheddar cheese160g mozzarella cheese

Step 6

Garnish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious Fajita Mac & Cheese!

Ingredients needed:

as needed cilantroas needed parsley

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