Chicken Fajita Pasta

Penne pasta and green bell peppers are mixed with chicken and cheese.

A delicious and filling pasta that is a great way to use up some roasted chicken!

Categories
Entrees
Recipe by
Andrea Love with Dinner Delights
Ingredients
  • 8 oz penne
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Diced chicken
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (about 1 large clove)
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
  • Mexican cheese 

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 tsp chile powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
Featured Iowa Ingredients
Chicken
Garlic
Onions
Peppers
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 400
  2. Cook penne according to directions on the box.
  3. In a skillet heat the oil and add the peppers and onions. Cook 4-5 minutes until starting to soften.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add chicken and taco seasoning and cook 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add in can of tomatoes, including the juice.
  7. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
  8. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 and top with cheese.
  9. Bake 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 

Taco Seasoning Directions

  1. Mix together. Store in an airtight container or baggie. 

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