Chicken Fajita Pasta Toss Recipes

ONE POT CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over high heat
• Add chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes, then take the chicken out.
• Add the bell peppers and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add the chicken back to the pot with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.
• Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent any pasta from sticking.
• Cook for about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.
• Add the cheese and mix until melted.
• Nutrition Calories: 1958 Fat: 41 grams Carbs: 305 grams Fiber: 16 grams Sugars: 50 grams Protein: 90 grams
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions., Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining oil. Sprinkle with remaining fajita seasoning; stir until blended. Add the salsa, water and chicken; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve with sour cream if desired.

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• 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.

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning over the chicken and toss to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over a high heat. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add half of the chicken in a single layer. Allow the chicken to brown, about 1 minute, before turning and cooking for an additional minute. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the remaining chicken and repeat.
• Add the remaining tablespoon each butter and olive oil to the same skillet. When the butter has melted, add the garlic, peppers, onions and mushrooms, then cook, getting as much color on the vegetables as possible, for 1 minute. Remove the vegetables to a plate.
• With the skillet still over high heat, add the chicken stock and tequila to deglaze; allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon fajita seasoning into the sauce. Stir in the cream and adobo sauce. Allow to cook, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. (The sauce should have a good amount of heat to it.)
• Finally, add the chicken and vegetables back to the skillet. Add the pasta and the tomatoes, then toss to combine. Cook for a couple more minutes until everything is heated through. Top with the chopped cilantro and chow down.

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Add onion, bell pepper and chiles; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in taco sauce, water and seasoning mix.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens.
• Serve over pasta.
• Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. set aside and keep warm.
• Cut chicken into strips, coat with taco seasoning.
• Cut onion and bell pepper into strips.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick pan, over medium high heat. Add chicken, and cook through. Remove chicken and keep warm.
• If needed, add remaining oil to pan. Add onion and peppers, cook until slightly softened.
• Portion pasta onto plates, top with chicken, peppers and onions.
• Sprinkle each serving with cheese, top with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, garnish with lime wedges, cilantro, and chips.

LEMON CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions.
• Meanwhile, chop onion and slice carrots.
• Lightly spray a stir-fry skillet with oil.
• Cook and stir onion, carrot, and pressed garlic over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, slice bell pepper into strips; cut strips in half.
• Combine bell pepper, broccoli, and salt in a microwave safe covered bowl. Microwave, covered, on High for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add pasta, steamed vegetables, chicken, Alfredo sauce and water to skillet.
• Squeeze lemon halves over pasta; cook and stir until heated through.
• Grate Parmesan cheese over pasta; sprinkle with parsley and black pepper, if desired.

CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, onions and seasonings, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain spaghetti; add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.