Description
Chicken Fajita Pasta is an enticing one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and al dente pasta all enveloped in a creamy fajita sauce. This vibrant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, delivering bold flavors in every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken and slicing the bell peppers and onion.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat; add chicken and fajita seasoning. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add the sliced peppers and onion to the skillet; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook according to pasta package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and mix in softened cream cheese until melted and combined; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg