Once You Try This Pasta Recipe, You’ll Never Stop Making It!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while processed cheese is often more affordable.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while penne is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper.

In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter, chopped onion, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chicken stock and milk to the pan, bringing to a simmer.

Stir in the campanelle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.

Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and mix well. Season with Fajita seasoning and cayenne pepper if using.

Garnish with cilantro or parsley before serving.

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