Chicken Fajita Spaghetti Bake by Camcancoook

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1.5 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
• 0.5 sweet onion, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2.5 cup oaxaca cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken strips in olive oil, 2 cloves chopped garlic, lime juice, and half of the fajita seasoning mix for 15 minutes.
2. Boil spaghetti in salted water until just undercooked (al dente); drain and set aside.
3. In a medium-high heat skillet, sear chicken strips until golden brown; remove from pan.
4. Add onions, jalapeno, and bell peppers to the same skillet; cook until translucent.
5. Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and butter; deglaze with a splash of chicken broth.
6. Return chicken to the pan, then add heavy cream, remaining broth, remaining fajita seasoning, and parmesan; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce mixture until well coated.
8. Transfer to an oven-safe baking dish, layering with Oaxaca cheese.
9. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, then broil on high for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is golden and crispy.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.