Creamy Shrimp Fajita Pasta Skillet
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
621 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Mexican, Asian-American Fusion
Creamy Shrimp Fajita Pasta Skillet
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A quick and easy 30 minute meal that has all of the things that you love about a fajita. Bell Peppers, onions, pasta, and shrimp are in the most flavorful and creamy sauce that you are going to love!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 thinly sliced bell peppers, I used a red, yellow, and green
- 1 small sliced onion
- 1 pound small peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 package McCormick Fajita Recipe Mix, divided
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounce softened cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot cook the pasta according to directions. Rinse and drain, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat Add the peppers and onion and cook until tender. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until pink and the edges are lightly brown. Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of the Fajita Recipe Mix on top of the shrimp. Set the shrimp aside on a plate.
- Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and remaining fajita seasoning packet to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened about 3 minutes. Add cheddar cheese and continue to stir until melted.
- Add pasta, peppers, and shrimp back to the creamy sauce and toss until coated in the and heated throughout. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
621kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
359mg
(15%)
Potassium
584mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2601IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
78mg
(87%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 621 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 621kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2601IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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