Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad
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Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad
Description
This pasta salad features fusilli or penne pasta cooked al dente, tossed with sautéed red, yellow, and poblano peppers plus thinly sliced red onion that have been cooked until tender and slightly caramelized. The vegetables are coated with a fajita-style taco seasoning, lending a smoky, spicy flavor. Chunks of shredded rotisserie chicken add protein, making the salad more substantial.
Cherry tomatoes provide fresh juiciness and a pop of color amidst the seasoned ingredients. The salad is dressed with a homemade cilantro lime dressing that contributes brightness and a creamy texture, balancing the warm spices and sautéed vegetables. Chopped fresh cilantro garnish finishes the dish with added herbal notes.
Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad works well served immediately or chilled, making it a flexible option for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight meals. The combination of cooked and fresh ingredients creates a mix of textures and flavors that maintain interest with every bite.
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 tomato quartered
- 2 cups shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 batch cilantro lime dressing
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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: 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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Overall Rating
5
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