Chicken Fajita Pasta
This Chicken Fajita Pasta is a great alternative to using wraps – and a proper tasty, slimming friendly meal for the whole family!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories494
- Carbs79g
- Protein30g
- Fat3.8g
- Saturates0.6g
- Sugars6g
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Nothing beats pasta on the comfort food front, and when coupled with a few spices and some tasty chicken and peppers, you’ve got the perfect dinner. We LOVE Mexican flavours, and this Chicken Fajita Pasta is a great way to turn a traditional Fajita dish into a family size, freezer-friendly dinner. It’s also a great way to use up leftovers if you’ve had Fajitas the night before but you’ve ran out of wraps – turn the leftovers into lunch in a pinch!
This dish is nicely finished off with a splodge of fat free yogurt and a sprinkle of chilli. You could also top with some fresh herbs – coriander or chives would work really well; or if you’re feeling really fancy you can try guacamole but watch out for the extra calories!
What diets is this Chicken Fajita Pasta suitable for?
This recipe could be made gluten free by switching the pasta for a gluten free variety.
You could also enjoy this dish if you’re dairy free, just leave out the dollop of natural yogurt we suggested for serving.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Vegetarians could switch the chicken breast for a substitute like Quorn, or leave it out all together.
Do you need anything special to make Chicken Fajita Pasta?
You’ll probably already have most of the ingredients in your cupboard already. So not really, no!
We like to mix our spices up in a pestle and mortar, a great addition to your kitchen if you don’t already have one.
It’s not a necessity though – you can always grind up the spices in a food processor or bash them up in a sandwich bag with the end of a rolling pin!
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We love a heavy pestle and mortar for grinding our own spices, like this one from Amazon.
A good quality non-stick frying pan is a great investment for your kitchen, and ideal for frying onions and peppers in many of our recipes!
How many calories is this Chicken Fajita Pasta?
Each portion of this Chicken Fajita Pasta is only 494 calories! This means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence recipe category. You can find all of our other Weekly Indulgence recipes here.
This dish is great for anyone, including those counting calories or following diet plans like Weight Watchers and similar.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet. In a pestle and mortar, mix the cumin, coriander, chilli flakes, garlic salt and chilli powder until thoroughly combined.
Step 2
Spray a pan with low calorie cooking spray and cook the sliced chicken for 5 minutes. Add the spice mix and tomato puree and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the sliced peppers and onions, along with 200ml of water and mix well. Leave to cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers and onions have just started to soften.
Step 4
Drain the pasta and combine with the chicken fajita mix. Serve with an optional dollop of fat free yoghurt, or a topping of choice!
What should you should serve with Chicken Fajita Pasta?
This pasta dish is a full meal in itself. If you do fancy serving it with something, why not try one of the options below?
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How do you know when this Chicken Fajita Pasta is cooked?
The meat will be white all the way through and the pasta and vegetables will be soft but not soggy.
This dish takes around 20 minutes over a medium heat on the hob.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Chicken Fajita Pasta in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Chicken Fajita Pasta in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Chicken Fajita Pasta?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Chicken Fajita Pasta?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Chicken Fajita Pasta
This Chicken Fajita Pasta is a great alternative to using wraps – and a proper tasty, slimming friendly meal for the whole family!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
20 MINS
- KCals 494
- Carbs 79G
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet. In a pestle and mortar, mix the cumin, coriander, chilli flakes, garlic salt and chilli powder until thoroughly combined.
- Spray a pan with low calorie cooking spray and cook the sliced chicken for 5 minutes. Add the spice mix and tomato puree and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the sliced peppers and onions, along with 200ml of water and mix well. Leave to cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers and onions have just started to soften.
- Drain the pasta and combine with the chicken fajita mix. Serve with a dollop of fat free yoghurt, or a different topping of your choice!
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LucySaturday 22nd April 2023
Hi, which book can I find this in please? Or is there a printable version of the recipe?
Thank you
Lucy
SharonTuesday 16th May 2023
Hi Lucy, Chicken Fajita Pasta doesn’t appear in any of our books currently and is exclusive to our website. You can print the recipe; scroll down to the bottom of the recipe card and click on ‘Print this recipe.’ Hope this helps!
EmilyMonday 30th May 2022
I put the calories in for this on my fitness pal and used the exact same ingredients (just using the brands that I use) as you but with 75g of pasta per person instead of 100g and it came out at 571 cals per portion…what have I done wrong as it’s over 100 cals more per portion than yours and you used more pasta 😓
HollyFriday 10th June 2022
Hi Emily, Thanks for your message. We understand that it can be frustrating that apps and websites might not match up on calorie counts. However, the recipes have been double & triple checked for accuracy.
There are a lot of reasons that the calories can differ; calories can be different after an ingredient is cooked in a particular way, or different brands of ingredients can vary the calorie count substantially, for example. Unfortunately the apps available to the general public do not account for this.
Hope that helps
DebbieTuesday 3rd May 2022
This was very tasty! I substituted the water for chicken stock for a bit more flavour. A nice change from the wrap fajitas.
HollyTuesday 3rd May 2022
Hey Debbie, thanks so much for your message so glad to hear you enjoyed this pasta!
Emma HarrisThursday 6th January 2022
Hi, which book is this recipe in?
SharonFriday 7th January 2022
Hi Emma, the Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe is exclusive to our website. We hope you enjoy the recipe and thanks for getting in touch.
SianSunday 11th April 2021
I used Quorn pieces instead of chicken as I’m veggie, and used pasatta instead of water for a deeper flavour. When cooked I squeezed 75g of light squeezy cheese on the top and baked in the oven for 15 mins. It tasted delicious with fresh salad!
HollyMonday 12th April 2021
Hey Sian, thanks so much for your recipe tips they sound great!
NaomiWednesday 7th April 2021
Next time I think I would add a tin of chopped tomatoes instead of water for a bit more depth 👌
HollyWednesday 7th April 2021
Hey Naomi, thanks so much for your recipe tip!
NicolaFriday 26th March 2021
400g of dried pasta for 4 people? Surely that’s too much seeing as 1 portion of pasta on the packet is 75g of dried. Its probably why the calories are so high with only half a chicken breast each? The rest is all herbs spices and vegetables.
HollyMonday 29th March 2021
Hey Nicola, if you would prefer to use less pasta per person you could adjust the calories accordingly, you may find THIS article helpful!
EmmaFriday 26th March 2021
If you used wholewheat pasta this would be free on Purple!
HollyMonday 29th March 2021
Hi Emma, thanks so much for your helpful tip!
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