If there’s one thing every Crazy Busy Mama needs in her back pocket, it’s a quick and delicious 20-minute skillet meal! This Chicken Fajitas Skillet meal with pasta is my go-to lifesaver on those wild evenings when we are just walking in the door at dinner time. Whether we've been running errands, finishing up practice, or just lost track of time—this meal comes to the rescue, hot and ready in no time.
Let’s be honest, wouldn’t life be so much simpler if everything went exactly the way we planned? Ha! Keep dreaming mama! If you’re a Crazy Busy Mama like me, I know you just rolled your eyes and laughed a little. Because the truth is, motherhood and predictability don’t exactly go hand in hand. Just about every single one of our days are packed with curveballs—spilled snacks, missing cleats, unexpected meltdowns, or a surprise school project due tomorrow. Plans? What plans?
But here’s the beautiful thing: sometimes the sweetest moments are found in the unplanned. Just think about it, those spontaneous after-dinner walks? The kitchen dance parties while dinner sizzles in the skillet, or the deep belly laughs at the dinner table that comes out of nowhere? We couldn't plan those even if we tried! I believe moments like those are God's way to remind us He’s right there with us, smiling at our tightly held schedules, knowing full well He’s already written a better plan. And aren't we glad he has?!
I have a quote block that I walk by every day that says “God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” And man! I am thankful for that! It just makes me want to sing “Our God is an awesome God” because HE is. HE is an awesome God!
But back to life as a Crazy Busy Mama… even though we are HIS, we still have to plan some things. We still have to juggle practices, school events, church activities, and everything in between. But when the day gets away from you—and that happens a lot in our Crazy busy House—this Chicken Fajitas Skillet meal is exactly what you need to bring the family together around the table. By prioritizing time together, you will create the space for those unplanned sweet moments to happen! That is why my mission is to help you reclaim the dinner time table and get the intention time you crave with your sweet family!
The first time I made this dish, we had just gotten home from a day full of back-to-back games, and everyone was hangry. I almost caved and pulled into a drive-thru, but then I remembered I had left over chicken from fajitas the night before waiting at home. Twenty minutes later, dinner was done, the kids were fed, and I didn’t spend $50 on fast food. Win-win!
So next time life throws a wrench in your plans (because it will), skip the drive-thru and pull out a skillet. This Chicken Fajitas Skillet meal might just save your evening—and remind you that sometimes the best moments happen around a table with the people you love most. 🩷
So how did I make this Chicken Fajitas Skillet Pasta Meal? Come to my kitchen and let's get cooking!
Ingredients for Chicken Fajitas Skillet Meal
How to make Chicken Fajitas Skillet Meal: ingredients you need!
1-2 Chicken breasts chopped & cooked with fajita seasoning packet (I am using leftovers you could use chopped rotisserie chicken for ease)
2 tbsp butter
1 Tbsp Onion Powder
1 1/2 Tbsp minced Garlic
1 bell pepper chopped
2 1/2 cups of unsalted chicken broth
16 oz Penne Pasta
1 can rotel
1 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack
4 oz cream cheese
Garnish with Green Onion & avocado
Chicken Fajitas Skillet Meal Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Chicken Fajitas Skillet Meal
Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté sliced chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside. (I used leftover chicken so I got to skip this step!)
Sauté Vegetables: Prepare your skillet with butter garlic and onion powder. Sauté sliced bell peppers until tender.
Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the mixture and stir to combine.
Add Pasta and Broth: Pour in chicken broth, uncooked pasta and rotel. Stir well, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Shred Cheese: while the pasta is cooking, shred the cheese! We love freshly shredded cheese and this cheese grater wheel is a total game changer for shredding your own cheese!
Add Cheese: Add cream cheese and let melt and stir, then Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt for a few minutes.
Serve: Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.
Chicken Fajitas Skillet Meal: SIDE IDEA
This Queso Chicken Spaghetti would be delicious with some homemade guacamole! I have the best Easy Guacamole Recipe! You can check out my Guacamole Recipe blog here!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
To save time use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken! If you go with a rotisserie chicken, make sure you check out my hack for easily deboning the chicken with zero mess!!
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More Easy Skillet Recipes
If you love this Chicken Fajitas Skillet Meal, be sure to check out these other easy Skillet meal recipes that will add fun and flavor to every meal.
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One Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet
Cheesy Potato Hamburger Skillet
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Chicken Fajita Pasta Skillet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-2 Chicken breasts chopped & cooked with fajita seasoning packet I am using leftovers you could use chopped rotisserie chicken for ease
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced Garlic
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 1/2 cups of unsalted chicken broth
- 16 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 can rotel
- 1 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Garnish with Green Onion & avocado
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté sliced chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Prepare your skillet with butter garlic and onion powder. Sauté sliced bell peppers until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Add Pasta and Broth: Pour in uncooked pasta and chicken broth. Stir well, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 12–15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt for a few minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.
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