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If you are in need a quick weeknight dinner that is loaded with flavor and comes together quickly this one is for you! This Spicy Chicken Fajita Pasta has tender chicken, peppers, onions, jalapenos, and salsa as the sauce!

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This might be my new favorite concoction! I made this Spicy Chicken Fajita Pasta when Mike was out of town for myself. IT IS SO GOOD and really easy with just a few ingredients . BONUS-This dish is actually pretty healthy too!! Mike is a meat and potatoes guy so big chunks of veggies usually don’t fly in our house. SO I was excited to cook something I like and loaded with colors!

🩵Why I love this easy Fajita Pasta recipe

  • Just 8 ingredients!
  • Salsa makes the sauce
  • On the healthier side
  • Comes together in about 20 minutes

Ingredients needed for this chicken fajitas pasta

Chicken Breasts – I used boneless chicken breasts but thighs would be great, too!
Bell Peppers– I used one red and one yellow pepper, but use what you have!
Onion
Salsa
I used fire roasted salsa. You can experiments here a bit to flavor/heat level that fits your preference.
Pasta of choice-I chose a veggie pasta to get some veggies in, you can use whole wheat, too!
Olive Oil
Salt & pepper

How to make this Spicy Chicken Fajita Pasta

This is how EASY this Spicy Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe is…

First heat up some olive oil over medium heat and sauté your chicken with the peppers and onion.

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While that is cooking boil a pot of water and cook your pasta. I used these Garden Delight Veggie Spaghetti. Once the chicken is no longer pink, add the jar of Fire Roasted Salsa. Stir in the cooked pasta or spoon mixture over top! BOOM DONE!

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I used a Double Fire Roasted salsa, which I think gave it a little extra flavor. Oh- and it was a good batch of jalapenos this time….??  I liked this so much that I made it again with steak and a basic salsa (and less peppers for Mike). That turned out really tasty too… so feel free to experiment a little! I just never expected salsa to make such a great pasta sauce!

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Spicy Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Spicy Chicken Fajita Pasta comes together in about 20 minutes for a quick weeknight meal! Just a few ingredients and on the healthier side, too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast about 2 large, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1 Red and 1 Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1/2 of a large onion diced
  • 1 16 oz jar salsa Fire Roasted
  • 1 16 oz. box of Vegetable pasta Garden Delight Veggie Spaghetti
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In saute pan, heat olive oil and add chicken.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add peppers and onions and cook until chicken is no longer pink.
  • While chicken is cooking, bring a pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package.
  • Once chicken is cooked throughout, add the jar of salsa and stir.
  • Let simmer for a few minutes until pasta is cooked.
  • Once pasta is cooked and drained, add to the chicken mixture.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Serve hot with toppings of choice! (cheese, hot sauce, sour cream)

Notes

*tips– if you don’t want it spicy,skip the jalapeno. If you like it more saucy, use less pasta
Keyword chicken fajita, chicken pasta salad, Pasta, spicy

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