Mexican Chicken Fajita Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken breast
• 2 cups bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
• 1/2 cup onion, sliced
• 2 tsp fajita seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped(optional)
• 6 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente (about 10–12 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken into thin strips. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chicken with fajita seasoning, salt, and black pepper until cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).

3. 3

   Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until crisp-tender (about 4–6 minutes). Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce, then finish with lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately.