Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp adobo seasoning

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp cumin

Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• ½ cup chopped yellow onion (or ½ small yellow onion)

• ⅓ cup chopped sweet peppers (red, yellow, and orange for color)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Pasta

• Spaghetti pasta, cooked according to package directions

Instructions

1. Cook the pastaBring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.Drain and set aside.

2. Season the chickenSeason both sides of the chicken with onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin.

3. Sear the chickenHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely browned.Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. Do not wipe out the pan.

4. Start the sauceIn the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.Add the chopped onion and sweet peppers and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

5. Add garlic and tomatoesStir in the garlic and cherry tomatoes.Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until fragrant and the tomatoes begin to soften.

6. Season the sauceAdd onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

7. Add the creamPour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

8. SimmerBring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

9. Finish with cheeseTurn off the heat and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.

10. Combine and serveAdd the cooked spaghetti directly to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.Top with the seared chicken (or slice it and mix it in). Serve warm.

Notes & Tips

• Finely chopping the onions and peppers gives you all the fajita flavor without overpowering the dish.

• If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water or cream to loosen it.

• This reheats best with a little extra cream or milk stirred in.