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Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add taco seasoning and stir until well combined and all the veggies are coated in the seasoning. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  4. While veggies are cooling make dressing and set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fajita veggies, cherry tomatoes and shredded rotisserie chicken.
  6. Pour dressing over and toss everything together until well combined.
  7. 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

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

% 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.