Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

This recipe, Chicken Fajita Pasta, represents an innovative fusion of traditional Mexican cuisine and Italian-inspired pasta dishes. Developed during my college years, the dish was crafted as an improvisational solution to utilizing available ingredients while balancing the need for flavor and nutritional value. The recipe integrates the savory, spiced essence of fajitas with the comforting, carb-rich qualities of pasta, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to both culinary exploration and practical kitchen management. This dish stands as an example of creative resourcefulness, demonstrating how pantry staples can be combined to yield a satisfying and unique meal.

Ingredients:

1 Yellow Bell Pepper

1 Red Bell Pepper

1 Orange Bell Pepper

1 Red Onion

1 Bunch of Spinach

2 Large Chicken Breasts

1lb of Bowtie Pasta

8oz Cream Cheese

8 oz Shredded Mexican Style Cheese

¼ cup of Heavy Whipping Cream

½ cup of Milk

2 Taco Seasoning Packets

1 Tbsp of Olive Oil

Boil the bowtie pasta in water with a heavy pinch of salt. Boil for five minutes, drain and set aside.

While pasta is cooking, finely chop all your vegetables, remove any seeds prior to chopping. (See Image below) You should chop: three bell peppers, red onion and spinach to the same size pieces.

Once you’ve set pasta to the side, using the same pot, add 1 tbsp of Olive Oil to the pan on Medium heat. Add the peppers and onion. Sauté until the onion is slightly translucent (about 5-8 minutes). Then add in the spinach and one taco seasoning packet. Stir to combine.

Cut your chicken breast into small cubes. Add the chicken to the vegetables. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken has brown and is cooked through.

Add the 8 oz block of cream cheese and ¼ cup of heavy cream to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Turn the heat to Medium-low. Stir continuously.

Once the cream cheese has melted, stir in small handfuls of shredded cheese at a time and milk until it reaches the desired consistency of cheesiness.

Stir and combine, second taco seasoning packet. Once fully combined, add the bowtie pasta in slowly, stirring to combine.

Turn off heat, allow to sit for 3-5 minutes, and serve.