Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Health score
11%
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
45 min.
8
692kcal

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Craving a dish that bursts with flavor, is incredibly satisfying, and feeds a crowd without hours in the kitchen? Look no further than this Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta! This isn't your average pasta dish, friends. We're talking a Tex-Mex inspired explosion that's sure to become a family favorite.

Imagine tender, shredded chicken and vibrant fajita veggies mingling in a creamy, dreamy sauce infused with that classic Ranch flavor. All of this goodness is tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for a complete and comforting meal. The best part? It's ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, too. Feel free to adjust the vegetables to your liking – add some mushrooms or jalapenos for an extra kick! What makes this recipe popular is that it is ready in 45 minutes and gives 8 servings.

Get ready to experience a flavor sensation that will have everyone reaching for seconds. This Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a crowd-pleaser that you'll want to make again and again. Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • medium chicken breasts shredded cooked (I used a rotisserie chicken)
  • ounces cream cheese softened beaten
  • packet ranch dressing mix dry
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • cups milk 
  • pound soup noodles dry
  • cups fajita vegetables chopped (onions and colorful peppers, usually comes pre-chopped in the produce area of your grocery store)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat milk and Ranch seasoning in a large dutch oven or pan over medium-low heat stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until hot.Slowly stir in whipped cream cheese into milk until melted and combined. Stir in cooked pasta.
  3. Heat oil into a medium skillet over medium heat.
  4. Saute fajita vegetables for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir into pasta along with your cooked shredded chicken.
  5. Heat and stir for a few minutes until hot. Season with a touch of salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories692kcal
Protein31.16%
Fat37.14%
Carbs31.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
20.46
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.998260902322%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:691.97kcal
34.6%
Fat:28.55g
43.93%
Saturated Fat:10.8g
67.51%
Carbohydrates:54.85g
18.28%
Net Carbohydrates:51.21g
18.62%
Sugar:5.54g
6.15%
Cholesterol:179.95mg
59.98%
Sodium:992.73mg
43.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:53.9g
107.81%
Selenium:39.61µg
56.59%
Vitamin A:2790.04IU
55.8%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.83%
Phosphorus:225.95mg
22.6%
Fiber:3.63g
14.54%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.06%
Magnesium:50.84mg
12.71%
Calcium:125.89mg
12.59%
Copper:0.21mg
10.6%
Potassium:351.87mg
10.05%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.81%
Zinc:1.4mg
9.31%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.86%
Vitamin B3:1.62mg
8.12%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.08%
Iron:1.22mg
6.78%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.53%
Folate:25.95µg
6.49%
Vitamin C:4.73mg
5.74%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.6%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.47%
Vitamin K:2.94µg
2.8%