Name: Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 oz. rotini pasta -; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb.) -; Kosher salt -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 3 medium bell peppers stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2" strips -; 1 medium red onion, halved and cut into 1/2" strips -; 2 (1.12-oz.) packet McCormick fajita seasoning mix -; 1 1/2 c. half and half -; 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for serving -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

1. 12 oz. rotini pasta -

2. 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb.) -

3. Kosher salt -

4. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

5. 3 medium bell peppers stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2" strips -

6. 1 medium red onion, halved and cut into 1/2" strips -

7. 2 (1.12-oz.) packet McCormick fajita seasoning mix -

8. 1 1/2 c. half and half -

9. 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

1. Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Stage

On a plate, season chicken with salt. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a work surface and let rest while you cook the vegetables.

3. Stage

Add bell pepper and red onion to skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.

4. Stage

Slice chicken into strips and return to skillet with vegetables. Sprinkle in fajita seasoning mix and toss to coat.

5. Stage

Return skillet to medium-high and add pasta and half and half. Cook, stirring, until mixture is combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

6. Stage

Garnish with more cilantro before serving.