4.5 from 4 votes
Creamy Shrimp Fajita Pasta Skillet
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
621 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Mexican, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 bell pepper I used a red, yellow, and green, thinly sliced
- 1 onion small, sliced
- 1 pound Shrimp small, peeled and deveined
- 1 package fajita seasoning mix divided, McCormick brand
- 1 (14-ounce) diced fire-roasted tomatoes canned
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounce cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- cilantro chopped, 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 621
% 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.