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Crockpot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Crockpot Chicken Fajita Pasta

A simple and flavorful dish combining chicken, bell peppers, and pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • crockpot
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables

  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced

For the Sauce and Seasonings

  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kinder’s Buttery Garlic & Herb seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth

For the Pasta and Cheese

  • 1 bag (8 oz) Mexican blend cheese
  • 12 oz penne or rotini pasta, cooked and drained

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion in the crockpot.
  • Add Rotel tomatoes, fajita seasoning, garlic powder, Kinder’s seasoning, black pepper, salt, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Shred the chicken with a fork and stir in the cooked pasta and Mexican blend cheese until well combined.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream or sour cream before serving.
Keyword chicken fajita pasta, crockpot recipe, easy dinner