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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

A creamy, flavor-packed one-pot pasta loaded with juicy chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, and bold fajita seasoning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, One-Pot
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded pepper jack cheese optional
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add sliced chicken and half the fajita seasoning; cook until browned.
  2. Add sliced peppers and onions; sauté until softened. Add garlic.
  3. Return chicken to pot. Add pasta, broth, remaining seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and pepper jack until melted.
  6. Add lime juice and stir. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding jalapeños or using spicy cheese.