Dinner for 6

Chicken Fajita Pasta with bell peppers

Name: Chicken Fajita Pasta with bell peppers
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 3/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 yellow onion; 1 jalapeno; 4 cloves garlic; 12 oz egg noodles; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups whole milk; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 tsp worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese

$12.06for 460 minServes 6

Seasoned chicken, peppers, noodles, tomatoes, and cheese simmer together in a creamy fajita-style pasta skillet.

Chicken Fajita Pasta with bell peppers with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken tenders, 1.5 lb$4.29/lb typical	1.5 lb	$6.44Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Egg noodles, 12 oz$0.14/oz typical	12 oz	$1.68Typical price
	Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Milk, 34 oz$0.04/oz typical	34 oz	$1.36Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.09

Swaps

Swap chicken tenders for chicken breastabout $0.80/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oilFlourAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Dinners

Typical price

$3.02 per serving$12.06 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1 jalapeno
4 cloves garlic
12 oz egg noodles
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese

Steps

Mix the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and sugar in a small bowl.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, coat the chicken with half the seasoning, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
Slice the chicken, then cook the peppers, onion, jalapeno, and garlic in the skillet for 5 minutes.
Boil the egg noodles in salted water according to the package directions, then drain them.
Melt the butter in the skillet, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining seasoning, then simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the noodles, chicken, and cheese, then cook for 2 minutes until hot and creamy.

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