Description
Fajita Pasta Bake is a delicious and satisfying dish that beautifully combines the bold flavors of fajitas with the comfort of pasta. This vibrant casserole features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a gooey cheese topping, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced (about 2–3 pieces)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C) and prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and saut? the diced chicken until golden brown.
- Add sliced onion and bell peppers; saut? until softened (about five minutes). Stir in fajita seasoning.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine cooked pasta with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Pour in chicken broth to keep it moist.
- Top generously with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional five minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg