Fajita Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 450 g chicken
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 250 g campanelle pasta
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 450 ml chicken stock
• 160 g grated cheese
• parsley

Instructions

1. Start by cutting 450 g (1lb) of chicken into small cubes.
2. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Add two tablespoons of Fajita spice mix.
4. Heat a pan over medium-high and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
5. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, tossing, until cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion.
7. Add the onions and cook for 4 minutes until translucent.
8. Slice or mince 2 garlic cloves.
9. Add bell peppers to the pan.
10. Mix well and leave to cook for a minute or two.
11. Pour in 2 cups (450 ml) of chicken stock.
12. Reduce the heat to low.
13. Let the pasta cook until it's almost done and the sauce has slightly thickened.
14. Stir in 1 1/2 cups (160 g) of grated cheese until melted and smooth.
15. Return the chicken to the pan.
16. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley.