Description
Experience a delightful twist on dinner with Syn Free Chicken Fajita Pasta! This vibrant dish combines the zesty flavors of classic fajitas with hearty pasta, creating a satisfying meal that is both light and delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with color and flavor, making it a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 1 large onion (yellow or red)
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice bell peppers and onion.
- In a non-stick pan over medium heat, sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced veggies and cook until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in fajita seasoning and garlic powder; cook for an additional minute.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken mixture, tossing thoroughly. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg