Fajita-Style Pasta

• olive oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• chicken breasts↗2 large skinless

  cut into strips

• onion↗1

  thinly sliced

• red bell pepper↗1

  seedless, sliced

• yellow bell pepper↗1

  seedless, sliced

• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• chili powder↗1⁄4 tsp tsp
• sweet smoked paprika↗1 heaped tsp tsp
• dried oregano↗1⁄2 tsp tsp
• ground coriander↗1 tsp tsp
• ground cumin↗1⁄2 tsp tsp
• tomato paste3 tbsp tbsp
• cream↗80ml ml
• penne↗350g g

  or rigatoni pasta

• flat‑leaf parsley↗1⁄2 small bunch of

  finely chopped

• пармезан↗grated

  або чеддер, для подачі

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large shallow pot or skillet. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat until they are golden on all sides. Remove and set aside on a plate.

2. 2

   Add the onion and peppers to the same skillet and sauté over medium heat for 8‑10 minutes. Add the garlic clove, dried herbs and spices and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the cream, stirring. Season to taste.

3. 3

   Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain, reserving 150 ml of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the skillet with 50 ml of water and stir over heat. Add more water if needed to thin. Season to taste and stir in the finely chopped parsley. Divide among six plates and sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan or cheddar, and extra chopped parsley if desired. It can be packed in a lunch box and eaten cold.