Fajita Chicken Pasta
Fajita chicken pasta has tender pasta, strips of chicken, charred onions and peppers, and plenty of fajita seasoning and cheese to bring it all together. This delicious family dinner is ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 4 tablespoons fajita seasoning, divided
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar)
- Diced avocado or guac, extra shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, pickled jalapeños, fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce, etc.
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve at least 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid when draining the pasta.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and peppers and season with 1 tablespoon of the fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the onion and peppers to a bowl.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil to the same skillet. Season the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the fajita seasoning and add to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 4
Return the onion and peppers to the pan. Add the cooked pasta, 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese and the remaining tablespoon of fajita seasoning to the pan. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and stir well to combine everything and melt the cheese. Add extra pasta cooking liquid if needed to get everything to come together.
- 5
Serve the fajita chicken pasta with the remaining cheese sprinkled on top, and any other desired toppings. Enjoy!