{"id":221223,"date":"2025-05-03T17:18:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T17:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/creamy-chicken-fajita-pasta-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-05-03T17:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T17:18:26","slug":"creamy-chicken-fajita-pasta-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=221223","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love.\" alt=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Some nights, I just need something cozy and totally easy to throw together, and this Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta has been a firm favorite for YEARS. It is one of those dinners that saves me on busy nights because it is simple, family-friendly, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors. It\u2019s rich and comforting without being fussy, and you can tweak it with whatever you have on hand. I can\u2019t tell you how much I love having easy recipes like this in my back pocket for when I need a quick win at dinnertime. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-26633\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of creamy chicken fajita pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-121887\" title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of creamy chicken fajita pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-121887\" title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-v3.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-after-first-image\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love.\" alt=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-background-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-6a7539a1b7a86c1b9862b51a40c4e770\">All recipes are rigorously tested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/#h-how-we-test-recipes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/\">Nashville Test Kitchen<\/a> to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-review is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis is incredible! My kids all loved it, I had to keep swatting their hands away from the chicken while I finished the sauce. Making it again less than a week later.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><cite>Lisa<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-recipe-for-chicken-fajita-pasta\">Easy Recipe for Chicken Fajita Pasta<\/h2>\n<p>This easy chicken fajita pasta is a fast fix that doesn\u2019t need a long list of ingredients to be amazing. All you really need is some pasta, a juicy chicken breast, a bell pepper, an onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, spices, and a little cream cheese to pull it all together. If your spice cabinet is still a work in progress like mine once was, you can totally grab a packet of fajita seasoning at the store instead of mixing your own. It still gives you all those smoky, zesty flavors that remind me of my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/oven-fajitas\/\">oven chicken fajitas<\/a>, just in a creamy pasta version!<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-callout icon-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<p>If you can\u2019t find a good deal on chicken breasts, skinless, boneless chicken thighs are a great swap. They\u2019re usually more affordable, stay super tender when cooked, and taste just as delicious. You can even use another type of meat, like pork chops if that\u2019s what you have on hand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"block-callout__icon-arrow\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"67\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 67 36\"><path d=\"M31.035 17.043c-3.032.319-6.09.472-9.14.533-3.992.078-4.45-.045-4.324-4.172.013-.417.264-1.964.016-2.414-.696.302-11.452 6.87-15.961 9.782-1.537.993-2.514 2.284-.449 3.634 5.249 3.434 10.586 7.278 16.228 10.867.113-1.732-.085-3.01-.05-3.473.346-4.76 1.026-3.911 5.6-4.417 6.997-.775 14.1-1.037 20.968-2.44 12.123-2.472 20.075-9.7 22.58-22.176.12-.59.156-1.198.32-2.494C57.853 13.2 44.654 15.61 31.034 17.043Z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love.\" alt=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Creamy-Chicken-Fajita-Pasta-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-30692\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"30692\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-budgetbytes-2022\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-left\">\n      <span class=\"bb-recipe-card__title\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta<\/h2>\n<p> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with savory southwest flavors that the whole family will love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of creamy chicken fajita pasta.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl-160x160.jpg 160w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl-500x500.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of creamy chicken fajita pasta.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-bowl.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1228815616\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1228815616\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-30692-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"30692\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">FAJITA SPICE MIX<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormick.com\/spices-and-flavors\/herbs-and-spices\/spices\/chili-powder\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">chili powder*<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.20)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smoked paprika<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.10)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.02)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.02)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.02)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cayenne<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.02)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.01)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.02)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">CHICKEN PASTA<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cooking oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.04)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boneless skinless chicken breast (about 0.75 lb.)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($2.00)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(142g) green bell pepper, diced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.86)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(284g) yellow onion, diced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.70 )<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">15 oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">can<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fire roasted diced tomatoes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.29)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.88)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(227g) dried pasta (any shape)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.62)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green onions, sliced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.24)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>   <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-30692-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30692\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30692-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Combine the spices for the fajita spice mix in a bowl and set aside. Dice the onion and bell pepper, and cut the chicken breast into 1\/2-inch cubes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30692-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until tender (7-10 minutes, or according to the package directions). Drain the pasta in a colander and set it aside until ready to use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30692-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>While waiting for the pasta to cook, heat 1 Tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the cubed chicken and the fajita spice mix. Saut\u00e9 the chicken and spices until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet to a clean bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30692-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and continue to saut\u00e9 over medium heat just until they begin to soften slightly on the edges and have a little brown color. Add the canned tomatoes (with juices) and the cream cheese. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the cream cheese melts in and forms a creamy sauce with the tomatoes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30692-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Finally, add the cooked and drained pasta and cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir until everything is evenly combined and coated in creamy sauce. Top with sliced green onions and serve.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bb-recipe-card__note\"><\/p>\n<p>See how we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/how-to-calculate-recipe-costs\/\">calculate recipe costs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30692\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Large 12&#8243; skillet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Large Pot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">*The <strong>chili powder<\/strong> used here is a mild blend of red chiles and other spices. The heat in this fajita spice mix comes from the<strong> cayenne<\/strong>, so if you want it more spicy, <strong>add more cayenne<\/strong>, or if you want the pasta to be <strong>100% mild, just leave the cayenne out.<\/strong> With the 1\/8 tsp cayenne that I used, <strong>the pasta just has a slight kick but is not too spicy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">serving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">490<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">55<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">17<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">666<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <i>Read our full<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/nutrition-information-disclaimer\/\">nutrition disclaimer here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-chicken-fajita-pasta-step-by-step-photos\">How to Make Chicken Fajita Pasta Step-by-Step Photos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The ingredients to make chicken fajita pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-121886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients to make chicken fajita pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-121886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-ingredients-chicken-fajita-pasta.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Prep your ingredients:<\/strong> Gather all of your ingredients. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1\/4 tsp onion powder, 1\/4 tsp garlic powder, 1\/4 tsp cumin, 1\/8 tsp cayenne, 1\/2 tsp sugar, and 1\/2 tsp salt to make your fajita seasoning mix.<\/p>\n<p>Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add 8oz. pasta and cook according to the package directions. Once the pasta is cooked through, drain it in a colander and set it aside until ready to use. But while the pasta is cooking you can start the rest of the dish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced chicken breast on a meat preparation mat.\" class=\"wp-image-121885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Diced chicken breast on a meat preparation mat.\" class=\"wp-image-121885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-cube-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Slice the chicken: <\/strong>Cut one boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1\/2-inch cubes. This was a fairly large chicken breast, at about 0.75 lb. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if that\u2019s what you have available.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Chicken cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-121884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-121884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-cook-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Cook the chicken:<\/strong> While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 Tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced chicken and the prepared fajita spice mix. Saut\u00e9 the chicken and spices until the chicken is slightly browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it in a clean bowl.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced onion and green bell pepper in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-121883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions.jpg\" alt=\"Diced onion and green bell pepper in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-121883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4-saute-peppers-and-onions.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Saut\u00e9 the veggies:<\/strong> Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes, or just until the edges soften and begin to turn brown.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Cream cheese and diced tomatoes added to sauteed onions and green bell pepper.\" class=\"wp-image-121882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Cream cheese and diced tomatoes added to sauteed onions and green bell pepper.\" class=\"wp-image-121882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5-tomatoes-cream-cheese.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Make the sauce: <\/strong>Add\u00a0one 15oz. can of fire roasted diced tomatoes (with the juices) and 4oz. of cream cheese (cut into chunks) to the skillet. Stir and cook over medium heat until the cream cheese melts in and creates a creamy sauce with the tomatoes. Finally, add\u00a0drained pasta and cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Fajita chicken and cooked pasta added to a creamy sauce in a skillet to make fajita pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-121881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-800x600.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Fajita chicken and cooked pasta added to a creamy sauce in a skillet to make fajita pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-121881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6-add-pasta-and-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Combine everything: <\/strong>Finally, add\u00a0drained pasta and cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" alt=\"Finished creamy chicken fajita pasta in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-121880\" title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta.jpg\" alt=\"Finished creamy chicken fajita pasta in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-121880\" title=\"Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with spicy southwest flavors and a rich creamy sauce that the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7-final-process-pasta.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Serve: <\/strong>Top with 2 sliced green onions, then serve. That\u2019s one big skillet of goodness\u2026.I mean creamy chicken fajita pasta.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of creamy chicken fajita pasta, with a hand sticking a fork in.\" class=\"wp-image-121889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of creamy chicken fajita pasta, with a hand sticking a fork in.\" class=\"wp-image-121889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fajita-pasta-fork.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-make-this-in-one-pot\">Can I Make this In One Pot?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>This fajita pasta recipe is<em> very<\/em> similar to my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/one-pot-creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta\/\">one-pot cajun chicken pasta<\/a>, so it\u2019s easy to make it all in one pot if you want to save on dishes. After saut\u00e9ing the chicken (just until browned), onion, and bell pepper, add the pasta, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and 2 cups of chicken broth. The chicken doesn\u2019t need to be cooked through yet because it\u2019ll finish cooking as everything simmers. Let it bubble away until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through, then stir in the cream cheese. <\/p>\n<p>If you want your bell peppers to stay a little more crisp, just saut\u00e9 them first, remove them from the pot, and then stir them back in at the very end with the cream cheese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-callout icon-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make it vegetarian. <\/strong>This recipe is sooo easy to make vegetarian-friendly. You can leave out the chicken, and it\u2019s automatically veggie, but I\u2019d prefer to add in some extra ingredients to bulk it up. Saut\u00e9 some mushrooms before adding the bell pepper and onion, add some canned red kidney beans, or use tempeh in place of the chicken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a big enough pan.<\/strong> I remember when I first made this recipe back in 2016, I only used a 10-inch cast iron skillet, and that was way too small. It was really full and difficult to stir without spillage. I recommend using a 12-inch skillet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spice it up (or down).<\/strong> One of my favorite things about mixing my own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/homemade-fajita-seasoning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fajita seasoning<\/a> is how easy it is to make it just the way I like it. If I am craving extra heat, I just toss in a bit more cayenne. You can seriously tweak any of the seasonings in this recipe to fit your taste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"block-callout__icon-arrow\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"67\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 67 36\"><path d=\"M31.035 17.043c-3.032.319-6.09.472-9.14.533-3.992.078-4.45-.045-4.324-4.172.013-.417.264-1.964.016-2.414-.696.302-11.452 6.87-15.961 9.782-1.537.993-2.514 2.284-.449 3.634 5.249 3.434 10.586 7.278 16.228 10.867.113-1.732-.085-3.01-.05-3.473.346-4.76 1.026-3.911 5.6-4.417 6.997-.775 14.1-1.037 20.968-2.44 12.123-2.472 20.075-9.7 22.58-22.176.12-.59.156-1.198.32-2.494C57.853 13.2 44.654 15.61 31.034 17.043Z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-suggestions\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to take this recipe for chicken fajita pasta one step further and make it EXTRA indulgent, I suggest sprinkling pepper jack (or Monterrey jack) cheese on top before serving. A dollop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/how-to-make-sour-cream\/\">sour cream<\/a> would also be delicious. I\u2019d also add a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/pickled-red-onions\/\">pickled red onions<\/a> for some tang, and if you fancy something fresh, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/street-corn-salad\/\">street corn salad<\/a> would be the perfect match.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-amp-reheating\">sTORAGE &amp; rEHEATING<\/h2>\n<p>Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3\u20134 days. I usually just pop a bowl in the microwave for a super quick and easy lunch the next day. I don\u2019t usually freeze this one since creamy sauces can sometimes separate after thawing, and pasta becomes mushy. 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