Description
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a bold and comforting one-skillet meal that combines the zesty flavors of chicken fajitas with a rich, creamy pasta sauce. Juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a seasoned cream sauce make this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or preferred type)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil if needed, and sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in fajita seasoning, then pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and shredded cheese. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- To make it spicier, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with black beans or grilled portobello mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Try Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese for added spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
