Chicken Fajita Penne Pasta
Chicken Fajita Penne Pasta is an easy, budget-friendly one-pan meal with chicken, peppers, creamy cheese, and bold fajita flavor.
Ingredients
- 1¼-1½ of diced chicken (boneless, skinless)
- 1 block of cream cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 bell peppers (roughly chopped)
- ½ a large onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 package of fajita seasoning
- ¼ cup of mild cheddar cheese (mexican mix works also)
- 3 tsp of minced garlic (store-bought)
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- ½-¾ cup of water
- 1 small can of chopped green chilies
- 1 lb of Penne pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Roughly chop the orange and red bell peppers along with half of the onion.
- In a large casserole dish or 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the uncooked penne pasta, chopped peppers and onion, diced chicken breast, minced garlic, fajita seasoning, diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, cream cheese, and ½ to ¾ cup water. Stir everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the top with ¼ cup shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45–55 minutes. About halfway through cooking, carefully remove the dish from the oven, stir the pasta to ensure even cooking, then cover again and return it to the oven until the pasta is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven, stir once more until the cream cheese creates a creamy sauce, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1402IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
