this chicken fajita pasta salad is part of my new series protein pack salads that will actually keep you full and this one is such a winner we’re using Frozen fajita veggies shredded chicken and a delicious cilantro lime dressing it works great for a meal prep lunch but you could also serve this up at a summer barbecue it is so good I know you’re going to love it
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Full recipe:
Ingredients
8 ounces pasta fusilli or penne
1-2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper sliced and cut in half
1 yellow bell pepper sliced and cut in half
1 poblano pepper sliced and cut in half
½ red onion thinly sliced and cut in half
3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
2 cups shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 batch cilantro lime dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, poblano pepper, onion to a skillet. Saute, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 7-10 minutes. 3️⃣ Add taco seasoning and stir until well combined and all the veggies are coated in the seasoning. Remove from the heat and let cool.
4️⃣ While veggies are cooling make dressing and set aside. 5️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fajita veggies, cherry tomatoes and shredded rotisserie chicken.
6️⃣ Pour dressing over and toss everything together until well combined.
7️⃣Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed and sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top. Serve the pasta salad immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Recipe: https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-fajita-pasta-salad/#wprm-recipe-container-124480
Mouth watering
Where can I find the cilantro lime dressing recipe?😊