Easiest Ever Creamy Chicken Fajita (Print-Friendly Format)
Chicken, peppers, and pasta come together in a creamy, flavor-packed dish bursting with rich Mexican-inspired notes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
300 g pasta
→ Protein
02 -
400 g chicken breast, diced
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 medium onion, sliced
04 -
1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 -
1 green bell pepper, sliced
→ Sauce
06 -
30 g fajita seasoning
07 -
3 tbsp olive oil
08 -
150 ml double cream
09 -
100 g cheddar cheese, grated
→ Seasoning
10 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 -
Boil the pasta in a large saucepan of salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 240 ml of pasta water before draining.
02 -
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken breast for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly golden.
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Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and stir to evenly coat. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
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Add sliced onion, red pepper, and green pepper to the pan. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
05 -
Pour in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 1 minute to thicken the sauce slightly.
06 -
Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve a creamy consistency. Add grated cheddar cheese and stir until melted and fully combined.
07 -
Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
# Additional Information:
01 -
Reserve some pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.