Description

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a delicious and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken strips, sautéed bell peppers and onions, and a creamy sauce infused with fajita seasoning. Perfectly cooked pasta is simmered in a savory blend of chicken broth and milk, then finished with Parmesan cheese for a rich, flavorful dinner that comes together quickly and easily.

Ingredients

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Protein & Vegetables

2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into long thin strips)
1 large onion (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)

Liquids & Dairy

3 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Pantry & Seasonings

2 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
1 pound pasta (uncooked, about 4 cups)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the chicken: Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven or pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Cook the vegetables: To the same pot, add the sliced onion and green bell pepper. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and fajita seasoning, stirring to combine and cooking for an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Cook the pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring to combine. Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
Finish and serve: Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the creamy chicken fajita pasta warm for a comforting meal.

Notes

This Chicken Fajita Pasta is a super hearty and scrumptious pasta, perfect for dinner, made in only one pot.
Complete with carbs, protein, and veggies, there’s no need to stress about sides!
This one-pot meal saves time and clean-up, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for more nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 536 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg