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Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta with colorful peppers and tender chicken served in a bowl.

Easy Chicken Fajita Pasta


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick and flavorful one-pan dinner combining tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy fajita-seasoned sauce over pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it delivers a balance of smoky, zesty, and fresh flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 12 ounces pasta of choice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup light cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • Instructions

    1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

    2. Add chicken slices in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden, flip and cook 2–3 more minutes, then remove and keep warm.

    3. Add peppers and onion to the skillet, cook 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp, add garlic in the last minute.

    4. Return chicken to the pan, sprinkle remaining fajita seasoning, and toss to coat.

    5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.

    6. Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scrape up browned bits, and simmer 2–3 minutes.

    7. Stir in light cream or Greek yogurt and lime juice until combined.

    8. Add pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency.

    9. Season with salt and pepper, stir in shredded cheese if using, and heat until cheese melts.

    10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: skillet
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 6
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 15
    • Saturated Fat: 5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 50
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: easy chicken fajita pasta, chicken fajita pasta, skillet pasta, one pan dinner, weeknight dinner, creamy fajita pasta