Fajita Chicken Pasta | Easy Creamy Fajita Chicken Pasta with Peppers & Spices
Fajita chicken pasta is the perfect mix of creamy comfort food and bold Tex‑Mex flavour. Tender chicken, peppers and onions are tossed with pasta in a rich, smoky, fajita‑spiced sauce that comes together quickly — ideal for a fuss‑free midweek dinner.
It’s a brilliant family favourite too: easy to make, full of colour and packed with flavour. With juicy chicken, sweet peppers and a creamy, cheesy sauce, it’s the kind of dish that disappears fast and always gets requested again.
Serving Suggestions for Fajita Chicken Pasta
- Garlic bread or cheesy garlic baguette
- Simple green salad with lime‑honey dressing
- Corn on the cob or Mexican‑style street corn
- Crispy tortilla chips for scooping
- Guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo on the side
- Avocado slices or a quick avocado‑lime salad
- Roasted peppers and onions for extra fajita flavour
- Charred sweetcorn salad with coriander and chilli
- Fresh herbs like coriander or spring onions
- Lime wedges for squeezing over the top
- Chilli flakes or jalapeños for extra heat
- Creamy coleslaw for a cooling contrast
- Black beans or refried beans
- Crispy potato wedges or spiced sweet potato fries
Variations: Fajita Chicken Pasta
- Extra‑Creamy Fajita Chicken Pasta — add more cream or cream cheese for a richer, silkier sauce.
- Fajita Chicken & Sweetcorn Pasta — stir in sweetcorn for pops of sweetness that balance the spices.
- Fajita Chicken & Spinach Pasta — wilt spinach into the sauce for colour and a soft, silky texture.
- Fajita Chicken & Mushroom Pasta — add mushrooms for earthy savoury depth.
- Fajita Chicken & Broccoli Pasta — include small broccoli florets for freshness and extra veg.
- Fajita Chicken & Black Bean Pasta — stir in black beans for extra body and a Tex‑Mex twist.
- Fajita Chicken & Jalapeño Pasta — add jalapeños for gentle heat that lifts the creamy sauce.
- Fajita Chicken & Tomato‑Rich Pasta — add chopped tomatoes or tomato paste for brightness and extra depth.
- Fajita Chicken & Courgette Pasta — include sliced courgette for a light, summery twist.
- Fajita Chicken & Cheddar Pasta — add extra cheddar for a stronger, more indulgent cheesy finish.
- Fajita Chicken & Mozzarella Pasta — use mozzarella for a melty, stretchy texture.
- Fajita Chicken & Herb Pasta — finish with coriander for freshness that complements the spices.
- Fajita Chicken & Garlic‑Rich Pasta — increase garlic for deeper aromatic warmth.
- Fajita Chicken & Chilli Pasta — add chilli flakes for extra heat that balances the cream.
- Fajita Chicken Pasta Bake — top with cheese and bake for a golden, crispy finish
Fajita chicken pasta
Fajita chicken pasta with tender chicken, peppers and onions in a creamy, smoky sauce, tossed with pasta to create a vibrant, glossy bowl full of colour and comfort.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- frying pan
Ingredients
- 300 g pasta shells
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, choppped
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size chunks
- 1 tsp fajita seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 400 ml chicken stock
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 25 g cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the pasta as per packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the meantime, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan and add the onions and peppers and cook until the onions and peppers begin to soften. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and fry the chicken until cooked. Return the peppers and onions to the pan.
- Add the seasoning and tomato puree and stir for a few mins, ensuring all the chicken, onions and peppers are coating.
- Add the stock and bring to a gentle boil and simmer for around 5mins.
- Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar, stirring continuously ensuring all the cheese and melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve immediately with some salad and garlic bread.