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Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

Erin S.
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta - A perfectly quick and easy weeknight dinner. Everything cooks together and is ready in just minutes. Super creamy, cheese, full of lots of flavor and fresh veggies.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 4
Calories 665 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil divided
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 10 ounce can Chunky Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 8 ounces Short Cut Pasta (dry)
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 4 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 3 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over high heat. Add chicken and season with fajita seasoning mix. Cook until browned, and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • Add an additional 1 Tablespoon of oil to the pan along with all the peppers and onions.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and lightly browned. Remove from the pan and add to the chicken to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy creamy and pasta to the pan.
  • Bring to a simmer, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan from the chicken.
  • Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Add the chicken and peppers back to the pan and mix until combined.
  • Top with cheese and stir until it is completely melted.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 39gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 1697mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken, Easy, Easy Dinners, Fajitas, Pasta, Peppers, Sauces, Simmered, Tex Mex
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