Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut one boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Cut one boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3Cut one boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4Sauté the chicken until it's just about cooked through.
  5. 5Sauté the chicken until it's just about cooked through.
  6. 6Sauté the chicken until it's just about cooked through.
  7. 7Add in sliced peppers and onions to get that fajita flavor.
  8. 8Add in sliced peppers and onions to get that fajita flavor.
  9. 9Add in sliced peppers and onions to get that fajita flavor.
  10. 10Toss in one packet of taco seasoning and a half cup of salsa.
  11. 11Toss in one packet of taco seasoning and a half cup of salsa.
  12. 12Toss in one packet of taco seasoning and a half cup of salsa.
  13. 13Now add in two cups of small pasta, one and a half cups of broth, and one and a half cups of milk.
  14. 14Now add in two cups of small pasta, one and a half cups of broth, and one and a half cups of milk.
  15. 15Now add in two cups of small pasta, one and a half cups of broth, and one and a half cups of milk.
  16. 16Give it a good stir and bring it to a gentle boil.
  17. 17Give it a good stir and bring it to a gentle boil.
  18. 18Give it a good stir and bring it to a gentle boil.
  19. 19Cover and let it simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  20. 20Cover and let it simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  21. 21Cover and let it simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  22. 22When the pasta is tender, stir in two cups of shredded cheese.
  23. 23When the pasta is tender, stir in two cups of shredded cheese.
  24. 24When the pasta is tender, stir in two cups of shredded cheese.
  25. 25Turn off the heat and let it sit for about five minutes and it thickens into this creamy, cheesy perfection.
  26. 26Turn off the heat and let it sit for about five minutes and it thickens into this creamy, cheesy perfection.
  27. 27Turn off the heat and let it sit for about five minutes and it thickens into this creamy, cheesy perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1 one boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 one boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 one boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • sliced peppers and onions
  • sliced peppers and onions
  • sliced peppers and onions
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 2 cups small pasta (rotini)
  • 2 cups small pasta (rotini)
  • 2 cups small pasta (rotini)
  • 1.5 cups broth
  • 1.5 cups broth
  • 1.5 cups broth
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

Equipment

one pan

Tips

  • This recipe is totally customizable, super affordable, and always a family favorite.
  • When the pasta is tender, stir in cheese and let stand for a few minutes to come together.