Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
This Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta blends classic Tex-Mex flavors with a cheesy, satisfying pasta base. A quick, one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 8 oz bowtie pasta or penne, rotini, fusilli
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup salsa your favorite brand
- 1/2 cup sour cream plus more for topping
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish & Optional Additions
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- cayenne pepper a pinch, optional
- hot sauce a few dashes, optional
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–12 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and season with fajita seasoning. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté bell peppers and onion for 5–6 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Step 4: Lower heat to medium. Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Cook until the sauce is smooth and bubbling.
- Step 5: Add pasta and toss to coat. If needed, thin the sauce with reserved pasta water. Stir well to combine.
- Step 6: Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add cayenne or hot sauce. Swap chicken for shrimp or black beans for a vegetarian twist. This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well!
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg