Chicken Fajita Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
• 2 sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.
• 5 toss with pasta. sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. if desired, garnish with sour cream.