Chicken Fajita Pasta

5 from 1 vote

Creamy and cheesy pasta with fajita seasoning and pan seared fajita chicken for a comfy weeknight dinner. This recipe takes only 15 minutes to bring dinner to your table.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword cajun chicken fajita pasta, chicken fajita pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 17

Total Time 27

Servings servings

Calories 466kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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 cubed red bell pepper cut in 1 ½ inch cubes
1 small cubed yellow bell pepper cut in 1 ½ inch cubes
1 small cubed green bell pepper cut in 1 ½ inch cubes
1 medium thinly sliced white onion
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
chopped fresh cilantro or fresh basil optional garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot to boil and cook 2 cups dry penne pasta as instructed on the packaging until al dente. Drain pasta under cold water. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, halve 1 pound boneless skinless 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 1 small cubed red bell pepper, 1 small cubed yellow bell pepper, 1 small cubed green bell pepper, and 1 medium thinly sliced white onion with 1 Tablespoon of fajita seasoning. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 7-8 minutes.
Mix in cooked penne with remaining 1 Tablespoon fajita seasoning, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper Stir together until you get a creamy sauce, about 3 minutes minutes.
Add the chicken on top of the penne and sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid, simmer for 1-2 minute on medium heat to warm the chicken. Remove from the stove, taste for seasoning. If needed, adjust the seasoning.
Optional garnish withchopped fresh cilantro or fresh basilServe immediately.

Notes

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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 fridge 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.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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