How to prepare Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

🍝Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta🍜

This chicken fajita pasta dish has all the flavors of classic Mexican chicken fajitas. It's easy to make in one pot for a fantastic midweek dinner!

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

✅️  Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 ½ pounds chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 red onion, peeled and cut into ½-inch wedges
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed
1 cup salsa
4 cups milk
1 pound penne pasta
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
4 cups shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend
¼ cup minced cilantro

✅️ Directions

1️⃣ Combine chili powder, cumin, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Mexican oregano in a small bowl for the seasoning blend. Season chicken with half of the seasoning; reserve remaining seasoning for later.

2️⃣ Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3️⃣ Heat remaining oil in the same pot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth and salsa, scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

4️⃣ Add milk and dry pasta to the pot and stir to combine. Add chicken and bell peppers on top and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a light simmer and cook, gently stirring every 4 to 5 minutes, until pasta is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Try and keep noodles as submerged as possible while cooking. If the consistency becomes too thick, add a bit more chicken broth.

5️⃣ Season with remaining seasoning blend, to taste. Stir in Mexican cheese and combine until melted. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

• Cook’s Note

Use mild, medium, or hot salsa, according to your family's taste.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

•  Nutrition Facts

 

Calories

555

 Total Fat 25g Saturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 132mg Sodium 1243mg Total Carbohydrate 34g Dietary Fiber 3g Total Sugars 11g Protein 49g Vitamin C 64mg Calcium 580mg Iron 3mg Potassium 746mg