Creamy fajita pasta

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 1 lb boneless chicken breast , cut into small cubes
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1/4 tsp chili powder
• For the chicken — 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For the chicken — 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp oil + more for cooking
• For the veggies — 1 cup mixed bell pepper, thinly sliced
• For the veggies — 1/2 red onion, sliced
• For the veggies — 1 tbsp oil
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp oil
• For the sauce — 2 tbsp butter
• For the sauce — 2 tbsp tomato paste
• For the sauce — 5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
• For the sauce — 1/2 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• For the sauce — 1/2 cup chicken stock
• For the sauce — 8oz cheddar cheese , shredded
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
• For the sauce — Salt to taste
• For the sauce — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the sauce — 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• For the sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning — 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning — To assemble

Instructions

1. Marinade the chicken: In a bowl add chicken, season with salt , pepper, chili powder, paprika powder, garlic powder, cumin powder. Add oil and mix until well combined. Marinate for at least an hour.
2. In a pan heat some oil , add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 min or until cooked through. Remove and set aside
3. In the same pan add some more oil, add bell peppers and onions, sauté for 2-3 min until onions are translucent and peppers are slightly tender. Remove and set aside
4. Now in the same pan add oil and butter on medium low heat, once the butter is melted add garlic.
5. Sauté for 1 min or until fragrant.
6. Add tomato paste and spices, salt , pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, cumin.
7. Add in chicken stock and heavy whipping cream.
8. Bring the mixture to boil.
9. And cook until the sauce thickens .
10. Add in shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Mix and cook on medium low until the sauce has thickened.
12. Add sautéed vegetables , boiled pasta and chicken. Mix until well combined.
13. Garnish with Italian seasoning and serve warm.