Chicken Fajita Pasta
I have to tell you. My family was really hesitant to try this Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe. For whatever reason, they did not think the combination of Chicken Fajita Ingredients and Pasta would be a good combination.
However, I saw this dish at a party not too long ago, and all of the people in attendance were raving about it, so I put it on my list of recipes to try.
Once my family tasted the first bite, they were begging for more, and can’t wait for me to make this again.
Next time I might even substitute the chicken for fajita steak, just to change it up a bit.
This was definitely a hit with my crew! We love eating pasta in our home, and I usually make 2-3 pasta dishes per week, so it’s a staple in our pantry.
I am also a big fan of Stop & Shop Grocery stores, and even though they closed all the locations in my state, we are fortunate to have a location in a Chelmsford, MA that is only 10 – 15 miles away. One of my kids has regular doctor appointments in Chelmsford, so we always stop in on our way home, and shop (pun intended :))
This past week, they had Barilla pasta on sale, so I stocked up on several varieties.
Make sure you grab some New Barilla Pronto Pasta next time you shop at Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, or Martin’s Food Markets.
Barilla Pronto Pasta is also available through Peapod! (Do you have Peapod in your area? I LOVE IT! They don’t deliver to my area just yet, but I’m able to order the groceries I need, and drive up to a designated area at the store and have my items brought right out to my car. It is fantastic during the miserable winter months!)
If you haven’t tried the Pronto Pasta from Barilla, I highly recommend it.
It features one pan preparation (as seen in this recipe), you do not have to wait for the water or liquid to boil before you add the pasta, and best of all, you do not have to drain the pasta water before adding it to a recipe!
This is such a great feature for those of us whose weeknights are packed with kids activities, PTO meetings, etc. I adapted the recipe my friend gave me to work with the Pronto Pasta, and it took 15 minutes off the cook time since I didn’t have to wait for the water to boil, pasta to cook, and then add to the dish.
It ended up taking me 32 minutes from start to finish because we like the chicken to be very well done, and the vegetables to be cooked until soft and the onions are completely clear and transparent.
I was able to help the kids with their homework while it cooked since all of the prep work was done for me, and only had one pan to wash when I was done. It’s so nice not to be stuck in the kitchen for an extended amount of time in the evening!
First, gather all of your ingredients so everything is handy as you prepare the dish.
If you are chopping your own vegetables, do that before you begin preparation, so you are ready to add them in when the time comes.
I was able to get pre-sliced vegetables on sale with a coupon for less than I would’ve paid for whole vegetables.
The combination of pre-sliced vegetables and Barilla Pronto Pasta that doesn’t require pre-cooking and draining saves me so much time on busy weeknights!
These are the items I picked up at Stop & Shop, and the prices.
The other ingredients I had on hand already.
Chicken Fajita Pasta. This delicious pasta recipe features Barilla Pronto Penne Pasta. It's fast, easy, and affordable for busy weeknight dinners. http://bit.ly/2YIdyD9 via @WhenIsDinner1It served our family of 5 and had leftovers for Nick to take to work the following day for lunch, so there was 6 adult sized servings in this recipe. He said it was even better the second day!
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts $5.34
1 envelope fajita seasoning $0.79
2 cups each sliced onions & peppers $1.99
3-4 cloves garlic, minced $0.50
1 14oz can chicken broth $0.89
1-pint heavy cream $1.79
1 10oz can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles $1.25
8 oz (about 3 cups) Barilla Pronto penne pasta $1.25
Total Cost: $13.80 or just $2.30 per serving.
Chicken Fajita Pasta

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-size pieces
- 1 envelope fajita seasoning
- 2 cups each sliced onions and peppers
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14-oz) can chicken broth
- 1- pint heavy cream
- 1 (10-ocan Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
- 8 oz (about 3 cuppenne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- *Top with shredded cheese sour cream, and guacamole, if desired when serving.
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 618Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 569mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 33g

These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe:
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, Pre-Seasoned and Ready for Stove Top or Oven Use, 10.25Lodge LFSR3 Cast Iron Fajita Set, Pre-Seasoned
Badia Fajita Seasoning, 21 Ounce
Easy Fajita Cookbook: 50 Delicious & Authentic Latin and Mexican Fajita Recipes
Corelle Winter Frost White 20-Ounce Bowl Set (6-Piece)
Le Tauci Ceramic Dinner Plates, 10 Inch Pasta Plates Set for Pasta, Risotto, Fluffiest Pancakes, 22 Ounce – Set of 4, Steel Gray
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Jackie
Saturday 21st of April 2018
This sounds delicious and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Lyndsey R.
Thursday 15th of June 2017
I make chicken fajitas at LEAST once a week! My family loves them. I've never had fajita pasta though and it sounds amazing.
Jayne Townsley
Thursday 15th of June 2017
I think it looks great and would be a great combination!
Jeanna Schirm Massman
Monday 12th of June 2017
My grandson loves chicken and pasta dishes. I think he would love this.
Sandra Watts
Monday 12th of June 2017
Looks super good. I like chicken fajita so I am sure this would be a great pasta.