Description
Delicious creamy chicken farfalle with colorful bell peppers and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp chili powder
- 3 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 cups milk
- 4 cups farfalle pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove the chicken and set aside, leaving the butter in the skillet.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet, and cook until the peppers are soft and the onion is translucent. It takes about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, then add salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, and garlic. Stir until well-coated.
- Pour in the milk and pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top and mix in until completely melted.
- Serve while hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad for added freshness.
- Feel free to add more vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg