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Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Chicken Fajita Pasta is surprisingly light for a pasta dish! I love it and I think you will too.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 493 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle pasta or any small shape
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 medium bell peppers any color
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup prepared salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. While cooking pasta, dice the chicken, peppers, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
  4. Add the chicken to skillet and sprinkle with the fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet and heat. Add peppers and onions to skillet and cook until tender-crisp, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to skillet. Add in the cooked pasta, sour cream, salsa, and cheese and stir well to combine.
  7. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 654mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2180IU (44%) Vitamin C 78.8mg (88%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493

% Daily Value*

Calories 493kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 654mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2180IU 44%
Vitamin C 78.8mg 88%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.