Creamy fajita chicken pasta combines tender seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, in a smooth, comforting cream sauce for an easy 30-minute cozy weeknight meal.

Creamy fajita chicken pasta with bowtie pasta, seasoned chicken, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro.

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Fajita Chicken Pasta Recipe

This creamy fajita chicken pasta is inspired by classic sheet pan chicken fajitas and chicken fajita casserole, combining tender bowtie pasta, fajita-seasoned chicken, and sautéed bell peppers and onions in a smooth, comforting cream sauce. I

With about 10 minutes of prep, this fajita chicken pasta recipe brings familiar fajita flavors into an easy, family-friendly pasta dinner that is easy to customize with different veggies, spice levels and pasta shapes.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for creamy fajita chicken pasta including chicken, bowtie pasta, peppers, onion, garlic, and cream.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Chicken breast: I use boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces. You can use boneless chicken thighs or even cut up chicken tenders if you prefer.
  • Fajita seasoning: I always keep a fresh batch of homemade fajita seasoning handy, but can use any brand! You can swap this for taco seasoning if preferred.
  • Onions and bell pepper: Sliced thinly and sautéed, red and green bell peppers with onion are signature fajita veggies.
  • Pasta: I use farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta). It’ll be cooked separately to al dente, so once it gets added to the sauce, it won’t become mushy.
  • Whipping cream: Makes a nice creamy chicken fajita pasta sauce.
  • You’ll also need: Minced garlic cloves, flour or cornstarch (to thicken the sauce), and salt and pepper to taste.
  • For serving: Cilantro, or shredded Parmesan cheese.

How to Make Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

Cook the pieces of seasoned chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep them warm.

While the chicken is cooking, boil pasta in salted water according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta water.

Fajita-seasoned chicken pieces browning in a skillet.
Sliced onions and bell peppers cooking with fajita seasoning in a large skillet.

In the same skillet you cooked the chicken, sauté the onions and peppers in a bit more oil. Once tender, add the garlic and cook over low heat. Stir back in the chicken.

Sprinkle in the flour, pour in the cream, and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer until the sauce is thickened. Add more flour if needed and season to taste. Enjoy!

Chicken and sliced bell peppers simmering in a creamy fajita sauce in a skillet.
Creamy fajita chicken pasta served in a skillet garnished with cilantro.

Topping Ideas

  • Fajita pasta chicken can be served topped with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
  • Parmesan is great with pasta, but you could also play off of the fajita flavors and go with something like cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese.
  • Any toppings you love in a chicken fajita bowls could be added here! Try some sliced avocado, some pico de gallo or even a dollop of sour cream.
Creamy fajita chicken pasta made with bowtie pasta, seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions in a rich cream sauce.

Recipe Tips

  • Cooking to pasta al dente will taste best.
  • You can also clear out your fridge and use your favorite vegetables like mushrooms, yellow bell peppers, sun dried tomatoes or spinach.
  • Penne pasta, fusilli, rigatoni, or small shells will all work. As would any gluten-free pasta.
  • Swap half and half for the heavy cream if you would like a lighter sauce.
  • Substitute taco seasoning for a version of taco pasta.
Close-up of creamy fajita chicken pasta with bowtie pasta, chicken, peppers, and onions.

More fajita inspired recipes include crockpot chicken fajitas, shrimp fajitas and this fajita salad recipe.

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Creamy fajita chicken pasta made with bowtie pasta, seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions in a rich cream sauce.

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Creamy fajita chicken pasta combines tender seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, in a smooth, comforting cream sauce.
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Ingredients 

  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon fajita seasoning , or taco seasoning
  • ½ onion , cut into thin slices
  • 1 green bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons flour or cornstarch , plus more if needed
  • Salt and pepper , to taste

For serving: cilantro, shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the 1 Tablespoon fajita seasoning over one pound chicken and add to the pan then season with salt and pepper. Cook about 8-10 minutes (or until reaches 165°F), flipping halfway. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Boil pasta while chicken is cooking (according to package directions) and then drain.
  • Add another Tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Sauté 1/2 onion and 1 sliced green bell pepper and 1 red bell pepper. Once peppers are tender, add in 2-3 cloves garlic and turn the stove to low. Stir back in the chicken.
  • Sprinkle flour over the top and then pour in 1 1/2 cups cream. Stir until smooth and let simmer until the sauce begins to thicken. Add in another teaspoon of flour, if needed. Salt and pepper, to taste. Add more seasoning if desired.
  • Pour the chicken and sauce over cooked noodles and top with cilantro and cheese if desired.

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Notes

Chicken: You can also cook 1 pound of chicken for this recipe. Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces and then cook in the skillet with 1 to 2 Tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Remove the chicken and cook the bell peppers. 
Vegetables: This recipe is easily customizable. You can add in mushrooms with the bell peppers. Sometimes I’ll also mix peas or chopped spinach at the end (after the cream is mixed in).
Make lighter: If you’d like to make this dish lighter, you can use half-and-half. I wouldn’t use milk, as the sauce will not properly thicken. 

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Sodium: 226mg, Potassium: 240mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1479IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 60mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Storage

  • Store: Keep any leftovers of this fajita pasta recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Because of the cream, I don’t recommend freezing leftovers.
  • Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on top of the stove. The pasta will have absorbed some of the sauce, so you may want to add a splash of cream, water, or chicken broth to loosen it up and make it saucy again.