Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad
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Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad
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This chicken fajita pasta salad is packed with flavorful sautéed veggies, fresh tomatoes and shredded chicken all tossed in a cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep or as a side for summer parties.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta fusilli or penne
- 1-2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced and cut in half
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced and cut in half
- 1 poblano pepper sliced and cut in half
- ½ red onion thinly sliced and cut in half
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 cups shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 batch Cilantro Lime Dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, poblano pepper, onion to a skillet. Saute, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning and stir until well combined and all the veggies are coated in the seasoning. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- While veggies are cooling make dressing and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fajita veggies, cherry tomatoes and shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Pour dressing over and toss everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed and sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top. Serve the pasta salad immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 recipe
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
334mg
(14%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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