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American dish with penne

Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad

This chicken fajita pasta salad is absolutely brimming with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes! Packed with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and tender pasta tossed in a tangy lime dressing, it's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or simply as a quick summer lunch.
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Course: Pasta, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 466kcal

Ingredients 

For the dressing

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro

For the salad

  • 8 oz (225 g) penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 poblano pepper, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (7 oz / 200g) sweetcorn, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups (450 g) rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, make the dressing by blending the olive oil, lime juice, crushed garlic, fajita seasoning, salt, pepper and cilantro in a small blender. Set aside.
    ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    2 cloves garlic
    1 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    ¼ cup cilantro
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook until slightly charred and tender-crisp. Stir in the fajita seasoning and continue to cook for another minute, stirring often.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 small red onion
    1 red bell pepper
    1 yellow bell pepper
    1 poblano pepper
    3 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss well to coat.
    8 oz penne pasta
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) black beans
    1 can (7 oz / 200g) sweetcorn
    2 cups rotisserie chicken
  • Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the salad and give it a final toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • Serve immediately or allow to chill for 30 minutes so the flavors develop better.

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Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 794IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is per serving and is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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