Description
This Chicken Fajita Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with sautéed bell peppers and onions, all tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce over your favorite pasta. Finished under the broiler for a bubbly, golden top, this meal is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner that brings fajita favorites into a comforting pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape you prefer)
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 small chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Vegetables
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Cover the pasta to keep warm and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken and Vegetables: In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and fajita seasoning. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers soften and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add Garlic and Create Sauce: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Cook the mixture until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the reserved pasta water to help loosen the sauce, then add the cooked pasta and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Broil with Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta mixture in the skillet. Place the pan under the broiler and cook just until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy, flavorful Chicken Fajita Pasta!
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you like, such as penne, rotini, or fusilli.
- Reserve pasta water to help loosen and bind the sauce—it adds flavor and texture.
- Broiling time is short; watch carefully to prevent burning the cheese.
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper with the fajita seasoning.
- Oven-safe skillet is recommended for easy transfer to the broiler.
- Can be made with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
