# Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

This creamy chicken fajita pasta is a total weeknight win, ready in less than 20 minutes with only one pan to clean.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AKRHvU4kM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/865316b1-bb57-4861-80f1-cd8059b9cfc9
- Extracted: 2026-01-28

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