Go Back
+ servings
Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe made with gluten free pasta in one skillet.
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Chicken Fajita Pasta | Gluten-Free

Chicken Fajita Pasta combines the best of both words by mixing together your favorite Mexican food with gluten free pasta to form a healthy and easy pasta dinner recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mexican
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine gluten-free
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into thin slices
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 cups salsa mild
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded, optional

Chicken Fajita Marinade:

  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce gluten-free
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper

Toppings:

Instructions

  • Cook linguine according to package directions.
  • Whisk together chicken fajita marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add sliced chicken and marinade to a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Marinade chicken for 10-15 minutes.
  • Saute peppers, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  • Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add chicken with marinade. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add linguine, cheese, and salsa. Stir until combined and heat up for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  • Serve with cilantro and avocado. Enjoy!  See this recipe in Meal Plan #6.

Notes

*Nutrition facts calculated without optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1728mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3075IU | Vitamin C: 66.9mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 5.1mg