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Chicken Fajita Pasta

Jennie Duncan
Creamy and cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta. My two favorites coming together, Mexican and pasta combined in a flavorful cream sauce.  
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 3 large Bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoons Minced garlic
  • 2 pounds Chicken breast (boneless and skinless )
  • 1 oz Fajita seasoning
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 20 oz Ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan. Add diced veggies and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into small cubes and place in the pan with veggies. Season with fajita seasoning.
  • Add cream, Ro-tel, and pasta into pan with chicken and veggies and mix well. Add in shredded cheese and mix until melted and well combined.

Notes

Top with some cilantro or diced green onions. Add some jalapeno slices for some spice, or for added creaminess add some cubed avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2702IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Fajita Pasta
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