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Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

A bold and creamy chicken fajita pasta packed with peppers, spices, and cheesy sauce — ready in just 20 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta penne or rotini
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  2. Cook seasoned chicken in skillet until done and set aside.
  3. Sauté peppers and onion.
  4. Add garlic and seasoning.
  5. Stir in cream and broth, then cheese until smooth.
  6. Return chicken and pasta to skillet and toss to coat.

Notes

Add lime juice at the end for brightness. Adjust spice level to taste.