Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe
This creamy and flavorful pasta combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a fajita twist.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
- 1 lb Pasta penne or preferred shape
- 2 large Bell Peppers red, yellow, orange
- 1 large Onion yellow
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 2-3 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper seasoning to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime juice for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Slice chicken and season with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers and onion until tender. Add garlic powder and onion powder.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir until smooth and heated through. Mix in cooked pasta.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk or half-and-half. Adjust seasoning to taste.