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5 Ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta

This 5 ingredient creamy fajita pasta recipe is so delicious, and super easy to make and prep. My kids absolutely loved this different pasta recipe, and devoured more than one helping.

This recipe can be made in the slow cooker with only a couple minutes of effort. TIP: Double the ingredients, make on fresh and freeze the other one.

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Why you will love this easy family dinner recipe!

It’s Pasta, what’s not to love!!!
Kid Friendly
Quick Clean Up
Low Ingredient Recipe
5 Minute Prep Time

Cooking Hack for this 5 Ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta!

An easy way to make this recipe fast and easy is to buy frozen diced peppers and onions. This will save you time on chopping as well as save your eyes from becoming a watery mess. Enjoy the convenience of frozen vegetables.

How to make a 5 ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta Recipe!

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5 ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta

Fast and Easy 5 ingredient dinner for your meal planning schedule. A Creamy Fajita Pasta that will knock your socks off.

Cook Time5 hrs

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 5 Ingredient Meal, Creamy Fajita Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Fast and Easy Dinner

Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

2 Lbs Chicken Thighs
1 bag Diced Frozen Peppers and Onions
2 Packages Fajita Seasoning Mix
4 oz Cream Cheese
16 oz Pasta Noodles Cooks preference

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Add to Crockpot, all ingredients except the pasta noodles.
Cook on high 4 hours
Add 16 oz of pasta and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.

This recipe can easily be made into a freezer meal. Write the recipe and expiration date on a gallon zip lock freezer bag. Simply add in the chicken thighs, the diced frozen peppers and onions, the package of Fajita seasoning mix, and cream cheese into the freezer bag.

Remove as much air as possible, and seal tightly. Save the pasta separate, to be added on day of cooking.

This recipe is super easy and enjoyable to make. Simply add in the ingredients to your slow cooker or crockpot, leaving out the pasta to be added in later.

The chicken thighs, peppers and onions, seasoning packet, and cream cheese will cook on high for 4 hours. After four hours, add in the pasta, stir, and cook on high for 30 additional minutes. Simple and delicious. Enjoy!

FAQ’s

What should I serve with this creamy fajita chicken pasta slow cooker recipe?

This recipe can be made with many deliciouis sides. Here are a few of my favorites.
1) Mexican Street Corn
2) Guacamole
3) Mexican Rice
4) Nachos
5) Cilantro Lime Rice

Can I make this recipe gluten free?

This recipe can be made gluten free by finding a pasta that is gluten free. Make sure your cream cheese is also gluten free as some may contain gluten.

Can I make this recipe dairy free?

Yes, simply omit the cream cheese and use coconut cream instead.

Ingredient you will need for this recipe.

For this recipe, you will need chicken thighs, frozen onions and peppers, cream cheese, Faijta seasoning packets, and pasta of your choice.

Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?

Yes, this recipe can also be made over the stove top with adjusted time settings and instructions.

I forgot to thaw my freezer meal, now what?

This recipe can be made while unthawed, however, I would suggest running some water over the freezer bag, to help with the thawing out process. You may also cook this recipe on high for an additional hour in order to make sure your cooking is thorough.

How long will creamy fajita pasta stay good in the freezer? fridge?

This recipe will stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months. In the fridge, keep this recipe sealed in a container for 3-5 days.

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5 Ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta

5 Ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta

Why you will love this easy family dinner recipe!

Cooking Hack for this 5 Ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta!

How to make a 5 ingredient Creamy Fajita Pasta Recipe!