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CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA BAKE

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion peeled and sliced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
  • 2 Peppers cut into strips
  • 400 ml Passata
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 200 g Pasta rigatoni or penne
  • 150 g Cheddar grated
  • 5 Tortilla Chips crushed

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken in the homemade fajita spice blend. I ltry and do this the night before but try for at least 10 minutes. If leaving overnight, place the chicken in the fridge in a sealed contianer.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°c (180 fan/ Gas 6/ 400F)
  • Cook the pasta according to instructions, drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onions, garlic and peppers for 3-4 minutes on a high heat.
  • Add the chicken strips and cook until the chicken changes colour.
  • Add the passata, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix the cooked pasta into the fajita sauce and then spoon into an oven-proof dish.
  • Sprinkle over the grated cheese and crushed tortilla chips and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.