CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

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The flavor of fajitas shines through in this quick and easy pasta dish. A simple green salad completes the meal. -Stacy Myers, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions., Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining oil. Sprinkle with remaining fajita seasoning; stir until blended. Add the salsa, water and chicken; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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