Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta with a rich and flavorful ranch cream sauce, colorful fajita vegetables, and juicy shredded chicken. Each bite is a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and slightly tangy flavors that will satisfy your cravings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this dish is sure to become a family favorite for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Yield
6-8 Servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 441 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
- Protein Content: 23 g
- Fat Content: 17 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
- Cholesterol Content: 67 mg
- Sodium Content: 345 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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