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Crockpot Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

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This Crockpot Chicken Fajita Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful one-pot meal combining tender slow-cooked chicken fajita seasoned with bell peppers, onions, and a creamy sauce, served over perfectly cooked penne pasta. It’s an easy, comforting dinner perfect for busy weekdays or cozy weekend meals.

Ingredients

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Protein and Seasoning

  • 1½ pounds boneless & skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (1 ounce) fajita seasoning packet

Vegetables

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Liquids and Dairy

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles, drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Pasta

  • 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Generously season the boneless and skinless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and the fajita seasoning packet to ensure the flavors are well distributed.
  2. Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Add the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a flavorful bed for the chicken to cook on.
  3. Add Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts right on top of the layered peppers and onions in the slow cooker.
  4. Add Liquids and Cook: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, cover the slow cooker, and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours. This will allow the chicken to become tender and soak up all the fajita flavors.
  5. Shred Chicken and Mix Cream: Once cooked, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir in the heavy cream to add richness and create a creamy fajita sauce.
  6. Add Pasta and Cheese: Stir in the cooked penne pasta and shredded Mexican-blend cheese. Mix thoroughly until the cheese melts and everything is well coated in the creamy, fajita-inspired sauce.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
  • If you prefer fewer vegetables, you can reduce the amount of peppers or onion according to your taste.
  • Use freshly cooked pasta for best results as it absorbs the sauce better.
  • Feel free to add extra fajita seasoning or hot sauce if you enjoy a spicier dish.
  • This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger crowd but adjust slow cooker size accordingly.

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