Fajita Pasta
A quick and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, spicy fajita seasoning, and creamy tomatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (sliced or chopped)
- 1 can Ro-tel diced tomatoes (10 fl oz, drained)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (1 oz)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature or microwave for 20 seconds.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil and sauté onion for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and cream cheese; cook until smooth.
- Add cooked chicken, combine with pasta, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.