Description
Chicken Fajita Pasta is a bold and creamy fusion dish combining seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and tender pasta in a smoky, spicy cream sauce. A Tex-Mex twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil if needed. Sauté bell peppers and onion until tender and slightly charred, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes, then stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Add jalapeños or cayenne for more heat.Use gluten-free pasta for a GF version.Stir in cream cheese for extra creaminess.Replace chicken with mushrooms or black beans for a vegetarian option.Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to maintain sauce texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
