Crockpot Chicken Fajita Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
508 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crockpot Chicken Fajita Pasta
Description
This recipe involves layering cut chicken breast, taco seasoning, diced onion, mixed bell peppers, minced garlic, canned tomatoes with green chilis, and chicken broth into a crockpot. Cooking on low heat for six hours tenderizes the chicken and allows the vegetables and spices to meld into a rich broth. After slow cooking, cooked penne pasta and shredded cheddar cheese are stirred into the mixture until melted and combined, yielding a creamy consistency with distinct fajita seasoning notes.
The dish can be served immediately topped with optional garnishes such as diced avocados, fresh tomatoes, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla strips. It merges the smoky, savory flavors of chicken fajitas with the textures and heartiness of pasta, creating a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced (one red and one green
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 diced tomatoes with green chilis 10 oz, canned
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz penne pasta cooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- optional toppings avocados, diced tomatoes, sour cream, tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a crock pot combine everything but that pasta and the cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and cheese.
- Top with your favorite toppings
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1143IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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