Description
This Easiest Ever Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe blends fajita-seasoned chicken with rich double cream and melted cheddar for a satisfying and flavorful pasta dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 300 g (10.5 oz) pasta
Chicken and Seasoning
- 400 g (1 lb) chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 g (1 ounce) fajita seasoning
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
Sauce and Cheese
- 150 ml (3/4 cup) double cream
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheddar, grated
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency later.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and shallow fry until slightly golden, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Seasoning and Vegetables: Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and stir well to coat. Cook for another minute, then add sliced onions and both red and green peppers to the pan.
- Sauté Veggies: Fry the chicken and vegetables together for 4-5 minutes until the peppers and onions have softened.
- Add Cream: Pour in the double cream and let it bubble gently for about a minute to meld flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the pan. Stir everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed if the sauce is too thick.
- Finish with Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined. Season the dish with freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water before draining to adjust sauce thickness easily without watering down flavor.
- Use double cream for a rich and velvety sauce; heavy cream can be used as a substitute.
- Slicing the onion and peppers uniformly helps them cook evenly.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes when adding fajita seasoning.
- Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American fusion
