Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz penne pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, thinly sliced
2 tbsp ground fajita seasoning mix
1 tbsp canola oil
3 bell peppers, sliced (about 3 cups)
1 onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 (16 oz) jar salsa
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
sour cream (optional)

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning.
In 12 nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned - 4-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to platter; reserve.
In same skillet, cook peppers, onion and remaining fajita seasoning until softened, 7-8 minutes. Stir in salsa, chicken and reserved pasta water. Cook until hot and bubbly, 2 minutes.
Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. If desired, garnish with sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	293.56 Kcal (1229 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.94g	18%
Cholesterol	80.82mg	27%
Sodium	525.65mg	22%
Potassium	566.31mg	12%
Total Carbs	16.07g	5%
Sugars	7.96g	32%
Dietary Fiber	4.76g	19%
Protein	28.55g	57%
Vitamin C	144.1mg	240%
Vitamin A	3.5mg	118%
Iron	60.5mg	336%
Calcium	72.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.14 Kcal (306 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.98g	18%
Cholesterol	20.13mg	27%
Sodium	130.96mg	22%
Potassium	141.09mg	12%
Total Carbs	4g	5%
Sugars	1.98g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	19%
Protein	7.11g	57%
Vitamin C	35.9mg	240%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	118%
Iron	15.1mg	336%
Calcium	18mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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