Chicken Fajita Pasta

5 from 1 vote

Chicken Fajita Pasta is a family favorite. Fajita flavors from seasonings, peppers and onions served as a creamy pasta dish. Made in one pan!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Bailey

In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp of olive oil. Mix the seasonings in a small bowl and whisk. Rub the chicken on both sides with half of the seasoning mix (the other half will be used later.
Cook the chicken for about 8-10 minutes each side or until it is cooked through (165º). Let it rest on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the veggies in the same pan with the chicken remnants, add 1 tsp more of olive oil to cook the veggies. Scrape the flavors up and mix into the veggies as they sweat. This holds a ton of flavor! Add in the other half of the seasonings. After about 3 minutes, add the dry pasta over the veggies.
Pour the broth over everything and add a lid. Simmer on low for about 15 minutes stirring often or until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
You may need a little more broth or some water to add to the pasta if it isn’t cooked through and liquid is soaked up (see notes).
Once the pasta is cooked al dente, pour in the milk, and fold in the cheese. Once the cheese is melted, take it off the heat. Slice the chicken and add it in. Serve while hot! Garnish with fresh cilantro or with any toppings of choice.

Don't overcook the chicken! It's always best to have a digital meat thermometer. This will help keep the chicken nice and juicy.
Keep Extra Broth or Water Nearby. Depending on brands of pasta and shapes you may need a little more water or broth to cook down the pasta. Keep an extra 1/2 cup around if the pasta soaks it all up before cooking al dente.
Add Toppings Once you Serve! Garnish with tomatoes, salsa, avocado or cilantro when you serve if you'd like!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.