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Chicken Fajita Pasta
This Chicken Fajita Pasta is fresh, bold and flavorful, and made in just one pan! Everything you love about fajitas, transformed into a delicious pasta dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
For the fajita marinade:
- 2 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- pinch of salt
- freshly ground black pepper
For the pasta:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves or tenders
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes , undrained
- 8 ounces Penne Pastas , regular or whole wheat
- ½ teaspoon salt
- salsa and sour cream , for topping, if desired
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the fajita marinade ingredients.
- Place the chopped chicken in one large ziplock bag, and the veggies in another large ziplock bag. Pour half of the marinade into each bag and toss them to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or up to a few hours.
- When ready to cook, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken (discard any remaining marinade), and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip chicken to cook on the other side until cooked through (about 165 degrees F). Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Add veggies and garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes, until tender. Remove to the plate with the chicken.
- In the same skillet, add the broth, milk, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and salt.
- Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through.
- Serve immediately, topped with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
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Notes
- Vegetarian Fajita Pasta: Omit chicken and add additional vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
689mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1228IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
77mg
(86%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1228IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.