One Pan Cheesy Fajita Chicken
One Pan Cheesy Fajita Chicken is a delicious combo of flavorful chicken, fresh veggies and an amazing cheese sauce your family will devour!
Equipment
- Utopia Kitchen Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - 12.5 Inch - Black
- AmazonBasics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds chicken cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Veggies
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup bell pepper, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup onion, cut into small pieces
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
For the Cheese Sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar, divided
Instructions
Instructions
- Begin by combining the spices. Sprinkle over the chopped chicken and stir to coat.
- Next, heat a large skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray or add up to 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned, then add the vegetables and stir well.
- Allow the chicken and vegetables to cook about 5 minutes more, until the onions and peppers are beginning to soften.
- Remove the chicken and veggies from the pan and set aside.
- Add the heavy cream, broth, cream cheese and half the cheddar cheese. Stir over medium low heat until a thick, creamy sauce forms.
- The last step is to add the chicken to the skillet and cover with the remaining cheese. Place a lid on the skillet and let simmer over low for 6-8 minutes.
- Garnish with your favorite taco fixing such as avocado, tomatoes, green onions or cilantro.
Notes
Net carbs are 4.7 g per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1heaping cupCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 34gFat: 19.8gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 639mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 3.2g
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