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Chicken Fajita Pasta

50 min
20 min prep
30 min cook

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Lime(s), juice
  • 1 Large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thin sliced
  • 16 oz Bucatini pasta
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup White onion(s), thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 3/4 lb Seasoned chicken thighs for fajitas, diced small or into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Dried chives, plus more as needed
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded or grated

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside. Drizzle pasta with olive oil to keep from sticking if desired.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet add oil and allow to get hot. Add peppers and onions and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken and sauté for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until chicken just starts to get crispy.
  4. Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer then add pasta, chives, cheese and lime juice. Remove from heat and toss to coat.
  5. Season to taste, garnish with more cheese as desired.

Nutrition

62gCarbs
19gFat
42gProtein

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories590
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 19g
    • 29%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 7g
    • 35%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0.5g
  • Cholesterol
    • 145mg
    • 48%
  • Sodium
    • 240mg
    • 10%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 62g
    • 21%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 4g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 42g
  • Vitamin C
    • 60mg
  • Calcium
    • 25g
  • Iron
    • 20g
  • Vitamin A
    • 20µg
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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