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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.
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Cook Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 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
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Set to Saute mode, shred chicken, and stir in pasta. (Add 1 cup water if more liquid is needed)
  4. 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
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