Fajita Chicken Mac and Cheese

A classic one pot pasta meal with a twist, our Chicken Fajita Pasta is a dependable meal that we enjoy!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword Chicken Fajita Pasta, Fajita Chicken Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 862kcal

Author Jennifer Osterholt

Trim chicken breast and cut into 1/2" or smaller slices and then cut into cubes.
2 pounds chicken breasts
In a skillet with deep sides or a dutch oven heat oil over medium high heat.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Carefully add chicken to skillet.
Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the chicken and stir well to coat the meat. Continue to stir often until the meat is cooked through.
3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
Once cooked through set chicken aside on a plate.
Add onion and pepper to the pan and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add garlic and sauté until tender.
1 cup sweet onion, 2 bell peppers, 4 cloves garlic
Add chicken broth, whipping cream and undrained tomatoes. Stir well.
2 3/4 cups chicken broth, 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 14.5 ounce can petite fire roasted tomatoes
Add uncooked box of pasta and stir gently. Cover and cook on medium high heat for 14 to 16 minutes until the pasta is tender.
1 pound medium shell pasta
Stir in cooked chicken.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Cover to melt.
2 cups cheddar cheese
Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm!
1 teaspoon parsley