Rainy, cold weather recipe

 We added a new rainy day favorite to our household cook book last night!  A one pot, chicken fajita dish with enough spices to cover your fall and winter cold weather needs!  This is a light meal but filling!  This recipe made us 4 servings, enough for dinner and a hearty lunch the next day-no side dishes needed! 

This recipe calls for:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite size pieces seasoned with:

• kosher salt
• paprika
•  cumin
•  chilli powder,
•  garlic powder

1 large white onion, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium to cut those calories!)
1 can Mild Dice Tomatos and Green Chilis (7oz can is fine)
7 oz pasta

Optional topping additions:

• Avocado
• cilantro
• scallion
• sour cream

Directions:
Season the chicken and brown in a pot (5-6 minutes) and set aside on a plate

Add a bit of olive oil, on medium add the onion, peppers, and add additional spices, let cook for 10 minutes until soft.  Next, add the minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds should do).  Set pasta mixture aside in same boil as chicken

Add broth, tomato and chili can, and noodles to pot.  Let boil.  When boiling, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes until most of the liquid is evaporated.  Add the chicken and veggie mixture, stir for two minutes.  Serve with your choice of additional toppings!