Chicken Fajita Pasta Casserole |
Author: Nikki
This Chicken Fajita Pasta Casserole is easy and loaded with delicious flavor and yummy ingredients. It is a great meal for any night of the week!
- 12 ounces Penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 3 chicken breasts
- olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 orange pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 fajita seasoning mixes
- 1½ mexican cheese blend
- In a large skillet, heat oil to medium high and add chicken. Sprinkle a portion of the seasoning mix on the chicken to lightly coat the chicken. Cook for 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and then sprinkle more of the seasoning mix over the chicken and cook 3 more minutes.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and cover chicken and cook additonal 8 minutes or until chicken is done and completely cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and slice chicken in lengthwise strips. Set aside.
- Sauté veggies in large skillet in 3 Tablespoons olive oil. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add cream and the remaining seasoning mix from the chicken and also the other package.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 9x13 baking dish with vegetable spray.
- Place pasta in baking dish and add veggies with cream.
- Stir in 1 cup of the mexican cheese blend.
- Place chicken over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes.
- Add the remaining cheese over the top of the casserole. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
- Serve.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/chicken-fajita-pasta-casserole/
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