Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is simple to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend entertaining.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chicken and pasta, chicken fajita pasta, chicken pasta casserole, chicken pasta dishes, chicken pasta recipes, creamy chicken pasta recipes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 441kcal

Author Jenny

Cost $25

1 pound small dry pasta
2 cups milk
1 packet dry Ranch Dressing Mix
8 ounces cream cheese softened and beaten until smooth
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped fajita vegetables onions and colorful peppers, usually comes pre-chopped in the produce area of your grocery store
2 medium chicken breasts cooked and shredded (I used a rotisserie chicken)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions.
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.
Heat oil into a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute fajita vegetables for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir into pasta along with your cooked shredded chicken. Heat and stir for a few minutes until hot. Season with a touch of salt and pepper to taste. Serve.