CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

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Make and share this Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by billikers

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces penne pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons ground fajita seasoning mix
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 bell peppers, sliced (about 3 cups)
1 onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
  • Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning.
  • In 12" nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned - 4-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to platter; reserve.
  • In same skillet, cook peppers, onion and remaining fajita seasoning until softened, 7-8 minutes. Stir in salsa, chicken and reserved pasta water. Cook until hot and bubbly, 2 minutes.
  • Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. If desired, garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 861.5, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 32.9

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