Chicken & poultry , Pastas & noodles , Main dishes

Fajita-style chicken and cheese farfalle

Name: Fajita-style chicken and cheese farfalle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 454 g farfalle by Stefano Faita (GO GO LOCAL PRODUCTS); 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Olive oil; 450 g chicken breast, diced; 2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup milk; 300 g (2 1/2 cups) grated Monterey Jack cheese; 10 fresh chives sprigs, finely chopped; Salt and pepper from the mill

Preparation 25 min
Cooking 30 min
Servings 4 to 6
Freezing Absolutely

I LOVE the flavours in these fajita-style chicken and cheese farfalle. The kind of super easy recipe to make on a weekday evening and sure to please the whole family!

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Ingredients

454 g farfalle by Stefano Faita (GO GO LOCAL PRODUCTS)
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Olive oil
450 g chicken breast, diced
2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup milk
300 g (2 1/2 cups) grated Monterey Jack cheese
10 fresh chives sprigs, finely chopped
Salt and pepper from the mill

Preparation

In a large pot filled with boiling salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Pour into a colander, drain, add a thin drizzle of olive oil and toss. Set aside.
In a large pot heated over medium heat, add the onion and garlic, then add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
Add the chicken and spices, add a drizzle of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring.
Add the peppers and mix. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes, until the peppers are cooked but still crispy.
Add the milk and cheese and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes to melt everything. Season with salt and pepper generously like a ninja. Garnish with chives when serving!

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