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Chicken Fajita Pasta with Protein-Packed Noodles

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Taco night, meet pasta night. When a recipe is this simple and delicious, it can often make a regular appearance on your dinner table. Easily switch up the flavor by stirring in sliced zucchini or black beans, even top with avocado and diced tomatoes! And if you’re running short on time, you can skip the chicken altogether – those Ancient Harvest Plant-Based Protein Green Lentil Penne pasta noodles are packed with 25g of plant-based protein per serving, giving you a balanced meal in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-pound chicken, rough chopped
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups sliced red and green bell peppers
  • 1 box Ancient Harvest Protein Green Lentil Penne
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Set a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and onion, cooking until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and taco seasoning, cooking for 5 minutes then stirring to flip chicken pieces. Continue cooking and stirring until chicken is cooked through, adding bell peppers about halfway through.
  2. While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain and add to skillet with chicken and peppers.
  3. Sprinkle with taco seasoning, tossing to coat. Top with shredded cheese, and serve.