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Chicken Fajita Pasta
Chicken Fajita Pasta has everything you love about fajitas in a quick and easy 30-minute meal! Seasoned chicken is sautéed with bell peppers and onion, then tossed with tomatoes and pasta. It all comes together for the most flavorful dish that you are going to love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 372 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 lime
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 8 oz vine tomatoes chopped
- 8 oz short pasta of choice
- Optional to serve: lime wedges, jalapeno, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into 1/2-inch-sized pieces and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with the fajita seasoning, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of oil, and lime juice. Mix well to combine and allow it to sit for 10 minutes while you cook the pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pieces of chicken in a single layer and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the chopped veggies and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are soft.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and chopped fresh tomatoes and remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges and any other toppings, if desired.
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Notes
- To reheat: You can rewarm leftovers in the microwave, or you can use the stove. To use the stovetop, add the leftovers to a skillet over medium heat with a splash of chicken broth or water. Cook, tossing often, until heated through.
- Freezing: While you can freeze this meal for later, anything made with pasta is best enjoyed fresh. It will not have the best texture after being frozen and thawed.
- Storing leftovers: Transfer any leftover chicken fajita pasta to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To reheat: You can rewarm leftovers in the microwave, or you can use the stove. To use the stovetop, add the leftovers to a skillet over medium heat with a splash of chicken broth or water. Cook, tossing often, until heated through.
- Freezing: While you can freeze this meal for later, anything made with pasta is best enjoyed fresh. It will not have the best texture after being frozen and thawed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
624mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2419IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
90mg
(100%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 624mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2419IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.