Dairy Free Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
This creamy pasta is a comforting family favorite with bright fajita-inspired flavor. It is easy to enjoy for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For The Pasta
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Thinly Sliced
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt, Divided
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
- 1 Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 cup Unsweetened Plain Dairy Free Milk
- 1/2 cup Dairy Free Cream Cheese-Style Spread
- 1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Toss the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then transfer it to a plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil, bell peppers, and onion to the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until tender and lightly charred. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the dairy free milk and dairy free cream cheese-style spread, stirring until smooth.
- Add the pasta, chicken, remaining salt, and 1/4 cup pasta water. Toss until creamy, adding more pasta water as needed.
- Stir in the lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 37gFat: 18g