Looking for a quick, easy and delicious weeknight meal for your family? Look no further, this Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is full of tender chicken, sweet peppers and onions and a spicy kick that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
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I won't lie, for a very long time I was pretty much a purist when it comes to pasta. In my mind, there was no reason to ever stray from my usual pasta with meat sauce or marinara sauce. What can I say, I was raised eating those sauces consistently each week and they totally have my heart.
And while I still love them, I've branched out a bit and I try to flex my creative muscles from time-to-time. This is one of those times and I am seriously in love with the results. This one is a serious keeper, you guys. Crazy easy. Quick. And super, duper flavorful!
This has all the great flavors of a Mexican pasta. Like the chicken fajitas you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant but in a super creamy, slightly decadent pasta form. The chicken is super tender and the peppers and onions are always a necessity where fajitas are concerned and a healthy dose of fajita seasoning gives the creamy sauce a spicy kick.
Frequently asked questions about Fajita Pasta:
- Can I make this as a one pot pasta? This has not been tested in a single pot so I cannot guarantee the outcome.
- Can I use chicken that has already been cooked? Yes, just leave the vegetables in the pan
and add it at the same spot in the recipe that you'd add raw chicken continue as always since the chicken is already cooked. - Does this reheat well? I'd give it a 5/10 for reheating. Creamy sauces are best served right away. That said, I microwaved the leftovers and they weren't bad, just not as great as freshly prepared.
- Can I use homemade fajita seasoning? Yes, you'd use a little less than 3 Tablespoons of homemade seasoning.
and add it at the same spot in the recipe that you'd add raw chicken continue as always since the chicken is already cooked.
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Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced (I also halved the slices)
- ½ large red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or chopped
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or around 2 ½ Tablespoons of homemade fajita seasoning)
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 pound rotini pasta of your choice cooked to al dente as per package directions (or the pasta of your choice)
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Crushed tortilla chips for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Add red pepper, onions and garlic.
- Saute to soften stirring often, about 5 minutes.
- Remove vegetables from the pan and add 1 Tablespoon oil to the pan.
- Add chicken to the pan and begin to brown, stirring often, about 2-3 minutes.
- When the chicken is about half way browned, add the vegetables back into the pan and cook for another t2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fajita seasoning and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle on flour and stir to coat.
- Add broth and heavy cream to the pan and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low.
- Simmer for 10 minutes to reduce and thicken.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine cooking about another minute.
- Top with green onions and crushed tortilla chips and serve immediately.
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