This Chicken Fajita Pasta is made with tender chicken, colorful peppers, onions, and creamy pasta, this dish is bursting with flavor and will satisfy any craving for Tex-Mex.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This chicken fajita pasta recipe only requires simple ingredients so you don't have to overspend at the grocery store.
- It's also an easy one pot pasta dinner that you can make for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table quickly.
- Plus, it's an easy chicken pasta recipe to hide fresh veggies in for the family. The kids will never know.
🧾 Ingredient List
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- dry penne pasta
- boneless skinless chicken breast
- fajita seasoning
- olive oil
- red bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- green bell pepper
- yellow onion
- heavy cream
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
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🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: Boil the penne or macaroni according to the directions on the package. Drain well and set aside.
Step 2: Slice the chicken, and then season on both sides.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until done. Then, add more oil and cook the vegetables with fajita seasoning until tender.
Step 4: Mix the pasta with heavy cream, fajita seasoning, cheese, salt and pepper. Then combine with the vegetables and the chicken. Garnish before serving.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- I like to use homemade fajita seasoning, however, if you don't have homemade you can use your favorite store-bought brand as well.
- When reheating the leftover pasta, if it is too thick add a splash of water, chicken broth, or milk to thin the cheesy pasta out.
- I garnish this pasta with sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, pico, salsa, fresh herbs, or hot sauce.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to vary the flavors of the recipe.
- I like to use the tri-colored peppers, but you can use all green bell peppers if desired. Just use your family's favorite.
- To add extra flavor in the last minute of making the vegetables add a dash of minced garlic.
- Diced green chilies or jalapeno peppers can add more spice to this creamy sauce.
- Out of cheddar cheese? Get creative and use different types of cheese such as pepper jack cheese or Monterey jack cheese.
- Feel free to use different types of pasta, just make sure to follow the package directions for the type of pasta that you use.
- Swap out the boneless skinless chicken breast and use boneless chicken thighs for a more tender chicken.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Make ahead - This dish is best when it's freshly prepared. However, if you want to save a little time you can cook it, and reheat it on the stove-top over medium-low heat until warm.
Storage - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Freezing - I don't recommend freezing this dish as the creamy sauce may separate when thawed. It's best enjoyed fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use any pasta that you can have on.
You can add sour cream or cream cheese to the pasta to up the creaminess.
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📖 Recipe
Chicken Fajita Pasta
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dry penne pasta uncooked Note 1
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 Tablespoons fajita seasoning divided
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small red bell pepper cut in 1 ½ inch cubes
- 1 small yellow bell pepper cut in 1 ½ inch cubes
- 1 small green bell pepper cut in 1 ½ inch cubes
- 1 medium white onion peeled and sliced thin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot to boil and cook macaroni as instructed on the packaging until al dente. Drain pasta under cold water. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, halve chicken breast lengthwise. Season both sides with 2 Tablespoons of fajita seasoning.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 Tablespoon oil. Sear chicken for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of oil, using the same skillet, saute the bell peppers and onion with 1 Tablespoon of fajita seasoning. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 7-8 minutes.
- Mix in pasta with 1 Tablespoon fajita seasoning, heavy cream, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir together until you get a creamy sauce, about 3 minutes minutes.
- Add the chicken on top of the pasta. Cover the skillet and cook for 1-2 minute on medium heat to warm the chicken. Remove from the stove, taste for seasoning. If needed, adjust the seasoning. Garnish with cilantro or basil
- Garnish with cilantro or basil. Serve immediately.
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