Chicken Fajita Pasta

Any short tube-shaped pasta works great in this flavorful dish. From Woman's World, April 24 2007.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces penne pasta
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, thinly sliced
• 2  tablespoons  ground  fajita seasoning mix
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 3  bell peppers, sliced (about 3 cups)
• 1  onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh cilantro
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
2. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning.
3. In 12" nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned - 4-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to platter; reserve.
4. In same skillet, cook peppers, onion and remaining fajita seasoning until softened, 7-8 minutes. Stir in salsa, chicken and reserved pasta water. Cook until hot and bubbly, 2 minutes.
5. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. If desired, garnish with sour cream.