Perfectly spiced chicken fajitas meet cheesy pasta.

Fast forward to today.

First, instead of slicing the vegetables as you would fortraditional fajitas, I diced them.

One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta in a pot with a wooden spoon

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This helps them maintain some texture during cooking and also makes them easier to eat.

Finally, I added some crushed tomatoes and cream for added flavor and moisture.

The next trick was to keep the method simple without having to dirty too many extra dishes.

One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta on a plate with a fork

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My family loved it, but the bigger question was, would my dad?

He reported it was a breeze to make (yay!)

and that he enjoyed the flavors of one of his favorite dishes in pasta form (phew!).

One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta in a pot with a hand scooping some with a wooden spoon, limes, napkins, salt on the side

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A splash of fresh lime juice is also a great finishing touch.

Add the chicken and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

chunks of chicken cooking in a pan, hand stirring with wooden spoon for One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Stir in the fajita seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Transfer the vegetables to the plate with the chicken.

Bring to a boil, then stir in the pasta.

overhead view of hands pouring in chopped onions and peppers into pan, cooked chicken on a plate on the side for One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe

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Stir in the heavy cream, then add the chicken and vegetables.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Portion into bowls and garnish with pepper Jack cheese, if desired, before serving.

overhead view of hand pouring seasoning mix into pan with veggies, chicken on a plate on the side for One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Cover partially with a lid and stir occasionally until the pasta is heated through.

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hand pouring rotini into pan with tomato mixture, chicken and veggies on a plate on the side for One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

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hand pouring heavy cream into pot with tomato and pasta mixture, chicken and veggies on a plate on the side for One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

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veggies and chicken added to pasta mixture in pan, hand stirring with wooden spoon for One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

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hand sprinkling shredded pepper jack cheese onto pasta mixture in pan for One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

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