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Chicken Fajita Pasta

Devashish
Mexican-inspired pasta dish combining traditional fajita flavors with creamy pasta for a delicious fusion meal
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Fusion, Italian, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ziplock Bags

Ingredients
  

For the fajita marinade

  • 2 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice

For the pasta

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves or tenders
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta regular or whole wheat

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the fajita marinade ingredients.
  • Place the chopped chicken in one large ziplock bag, and the veggies in another large ziplock bag. Pour half of the marinade into each bag and toss them to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or up to a few hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1228IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
Keyword fajita, skillet pasta, southwestern pasta, tex-mex
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