One Pot Creamy Fajita Pasta

Packed with bold fajita flavors, creamy cheese, and tender chicken, this One Pot Creamy Fajita Pasta is a comforting and easy-to-make meal that will spice up your weeknight dinners!

Iram Mansoor

One Pot Creamy Fajita Pasta

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Packed with bold fajita flavors, creamy cheese, and tender chicken, this One Pot Creamy Fajita Pasta is a comforting and easy-to-make meal that will spice up your weeknight dinners!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

 

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For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced into small cubes
• 1-1/2 tbsp fajita seasoning (see below for fajita spice mix)

Fajita Seasoning:

• 2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper

For the Pasta:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mixed bell pepper, diced
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1-2 tbsp fajita seasoning
• 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Method

 

Heat Oil and Cook Garlic

1. In a wide pan or skillet, add oil and cook the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Cook Chicken

1. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook for1-2 minutes, until the chicken starts to change color.
2. Season with 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning.

Add Vegetables

1. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion to the skillet, sautéing for an additional 30 seconds.
2. Season the vegetables with 1 1/2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning mix.

Cook Pasta

1. Add the uncooked penne pasta and chicken broth.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook on medium heat until the pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Add Heavy Cream and Cheese

1. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix well until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.

Season and Serve

1. Taste the pasta and add more fajita seasoning if desired.
2. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
3. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

• Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
• For extra flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or jalapeños.
• If you don’t have chicken broth, substitute with 4 cups of water and 2-3 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder.
• Enjoy your creamy, flavorful fajita pasta!

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