Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake 

 

Skill Level

Easy

Time

50 mins

Serves

2

 

Calories

690

Protein

56g

Fat

30g

Carbs

54g

Equipment Needed

  • Oven-safe dish

 

Ingredients

  • 100g pasta of choice (dry weight)
  • 325g chicken breast
  • 40g grated mozzarella/Cheddar
  • ½ onion
  • 1 pepper
  • 100g low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 Fresh Garlic (diced)
  • 2tbsp fajita seasoning packet
  • 1 tin (200g) chopped tomatoes
  • 100mls of Water

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Dice the chicken, onion, and pepper then add all of the ingredients, except the Mozzarella/Cheddar to a large oven-safe dish.

Step 3

Rinse the chopped tomato tin with 100ml water, add it to the dish, and mix well.

Step 4

Top the dish with the mozzarella then cover with tin foil, and bake for 45 minutes covered then 5 minutes uncovered.

Step 5

Leave to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes About Recipe

  • Use any pasta shape you like (penne, fusilli, shells all work well).

  • Low-fat cream cheese keeps it creamy without being too heavy.

  • Keep covered for most of the bake to prevent drying out.

  • Remove foil at the end to melt and lightly brown the cheese.

  • Let sit 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.

  • Stores well in the fridge for 2–3 days; great for leftovers.

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