CREAMY CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA
Everything you love about fajitas transformed into the creamiest and tastiest pasta. This spicy pasta makes a great addition to your weeknight routine and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Provided by Layla
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions (al-dente), don't forget to season with salt.
- Heat a large heavy-duty pan or pot to medium/ high heat. Add oil and chicken breast pieces to pan. Sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Add pasta, half & half and cooked pasta to pan. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and all the flavors are combined.
- Top with fresh minced cilantro, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 576 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g
CREAMY CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA
Ok, I know that this recipe uses Cajun seasonings, not fajita seasonings, but I'm sure you could substitute if you want - I find them very similar anyway. This recipe was inspired by the very popular Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe #39087. Every time I made it, I tweaked it more and more until it really is a different recipe now. I hope you enjoy it.
Provided by WorkingMom2three
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put water on to boil to cook your pasta, cook pasta while you are making the sauce.
- Combine Cajun seasoning and flour in plastic bag and shake to combine.
- Add chicken to bag (I buy the Perdu frozen chicken tenders for this) and shake to coat them. You may have to do several batches, and you'll want to set them aside on a plate.
- In a large skillet over medium heat,add the butter and peppers, onions, and garlic. Saute until slightly soft - roughly 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and saute for additional 5-7 minutes or unitl not pink anymore.
- Reduce heat a little and add green onion, half and half, tomatoes, salt, basil, black pepper, and heat through.
- When the cream just starts to bubble, add the parmesan cheese and combine completely. Stir until thickened and pour over cooked and drained spaghetti/linguini.
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