Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Chicken Fajita Pasta, where zesty chicken fajitas meet creamy pasta for a quick and satisfying meal. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a luscious sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the vegetables by slicing the bell peppers and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the chicken and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (6-8 minutes).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and add sliced onions and bell peppers to sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in softened cream cheese and chicken broth until creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Toss in cooked pasta, mixing gently to coat with the sauce. Heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg