Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips or 2 lbs boneless chicken breast tenders; 1 (16 ounce) box linguine, cooked; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning or 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix; 1/4 cup flour; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 green pepper, sliced; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 -2 plum tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips or 2 lbs boneless chicken breast tenders
1 (16 ounce) box linguine, cooked
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning or 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 green pepper, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup half-and-half
1 -2 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Put water on to boil to cook your pasta, cook pasta while you are making the sauce.
2
Combine Cajun seasoning and flour in plastic bag and shake to combine.
3
Add chicken to bag (I buy the Perdu frozen chicken tenders for this) and shake to coat them. You may have to do several batches, and you'll want to set them aside on a plate.
4
In a large skillet over medium heat,add the butter and peppers, onions, and garlic. Saute until slightly soft - roughly 3 minutes.
5
Add the chicken and saute for additional 5-7 minutes or unitl not pink anymore.
6
Reduce heat a little and add green onion, half and half, tomatoes, salt, basil, black pepper, and heat through.
7
When the cream just starts to bubble, add the parmesan cheese and combine completely. Stir until thickened and pour over cooked and drained spaghetti/linguini.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips or 2 lbs boneless chicken breast tenders, 1 (16 ounce) box linguine, cooked, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning or 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix, 1/4 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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