Chicken Fajita Noodles. Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent any pasta from sticking. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Slice chicken into strips and return to skillet with vegetables.
You can cook Chicken Fajita Noodles using 13 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Chicken Fajita Noodles
- Prepare 4 Tbsp of Olive Oil.
- You need 2 lb of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenderloins-.
- You need pieces of cut into bite-sized.
- Prepare 2-3 Tbsp of Taco Seasoning.
- Prepare 3 of Bell Peppers (Red, Yellow and Green), cut into strips.
- Prepare 1 of Onion, chopped.
- You need 3 Cloves of Garlic, chopped.
- Prepare 14 oz of Canned Diced Tomatoes.
- Prepare 2 Cups of Chicken Broth.
- It’s 1/4 cup of Heavy Cream.
- Prepare 16 oz of Noodles (I used Extra-Wide).
- It’s of Fresh Chives and Dill for garnish.
- Prepare to taste of Salt and Pepper,.
It's loaded with chicken, cheesy pasta, fresh veggies, and a wonderfully spicy, creamy sauce. This Chicken Fajita Pasta is a satisfying and colorful dish of bell peppers, onions, penne, chicken, salsa, homemade taco seasoning and a blend of Mexican cheeses! I make Chicken fajitas once a week, it's a family favorite! This chicken fajita pasta is packed with all the flavors of chicken fajitas in a creamy pasta form.
Chicken Fajita Noodles instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add some salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the noodles and continue to boil until desired tenderness is reached (12-15 minutes, or according to the package directions). Drain the noodles and set them aside until ready to use..
Season the chicken with half of the taco seasoning..
In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate..
Add the onions and peppers along with the remaining seasoning and saute for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the veggies develop some color and cook down a bit. Add garlic, stir, and cook for about 30 seconds. Then return the chicken to the skillet, add the broth along with the canned tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a medium low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes..
Mix in the heavy cream, add the cooked noodles, adjust the seasoning and stir until everything is combined..
Serve garnished with fresh chives, dill or any herbs of your choice..
The chicken is first cooked in a load of fajita spices (you can use a store-bought packet or a homemade blend) until crispy and tender. Then the bell peppers, onion and garlic is added and cooked just until they soften. This hearty one pot chicken fajita pasta has all the great classic chicken fajitas flavors combined with creamy pasta in a perfect weeknight meal! In our household, pasta is always a great dinner go-to, with adults and kids alike. This chicken fajita pasta is a combination of three things that we love; chicken fajitas, pasta, and one pot meals!
