This easy pasta dish will become a new weeknight family favorite!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: chicken fajitas, fajita, pasta
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1lbbowtie pasta-- other pasta is fine, too!
1 Tbspolive oil
3cupsleftover chicken fajitas-- if you don't have fajitas, you'll need 3 chicken breasts (sliced), ½ onion, and ½ bell pepper
additional fajita seasoningto taste
1cupmilkwhole milk, 2%, half & half, or even heavy cream works.
3ozcream cheese
½cupchicken broth
1cupshredded cheese
lime, cilantro, and sour cream for toppings
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions (al dente). Drain and set aside.
If using leftover chicken fajitas, heat through in a large pan over medium-high heat and skip to step 4.
If not using leftovers, heat 1 Tbsp oil and sliced chicken to a large skillet. Add half the fajita seasoning and cook the chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Add sliced bell peppers, onions, and remaining fajita seasoning. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until softened.
Blend milk, cream cheese, and chicken broth, and slowly add to the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes. Add cooked pasta to your chicken, veggies, and sauce. Slowly mix in cheese and simmer for another 5 minutes until nice and creamy.
Serve with cilantro, sour cream, and a dash of lime juice.