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.

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

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.

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Cook Time 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Ingredients

2 Lbs Chicken Thighs
1 bag frozen peppers and onions
2 Packages fajita seasoning mix
8 oz cream cheese

Day of cooking

16 oz pasta noodles Cooks preference
1 cup water If liquid needed when adding noodles

Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Add all ingredients, except Day of Cooking ingredients, to the freezer bag.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Instructions

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on high 4-6 hours
With 1 hour cook time remaining, Add 16 oz of pasta and 1 cup water if necessary, cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
Stir to combine, ensure noodles cooked through, and serve.

Instant Pot Directions

Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
Set to Saute mode, shred chicken, and stir in pasta. (Add 1 cup water if more liquid is needed)
Saute until noodles are cooked through, stir, and serve.

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten Free

Use a gluten free pasta (My favorites are brown rice or red lentil pasta)

Make it Dairy Free

Replace 8 oz cream cheese with 1/2 cup cashew butter
OR Replace 8 oz cream cheese with a dairy free cream cheese alternative

Freezer Labels

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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!

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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Michelle says:

8 months ago

Does this recipe need any liquid?
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Hannah Stewart says:

4 months ago

Yes, I would add 1-2 cups depending on the amount of pasta being added. We are working to update this recipe
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Michelle says:

8 months ago

Does this recipe not need any liquid?
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Hannah Stewart says:

4 months ago

Yes I would add 1-2 cups of broth depending on how much pasta you are adding. Working to update this recipe
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