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Fajita-Style Pasta with Side Salad

Fajita-Style Pasta with Side Salad

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins

A fun fusion dish combining smoky fajita-spiced chicken and peppers tossed through pasta, served with a fresh mixed side salad. Bold flavours with a lighter finish.



 

Ingredients

For the Fajita-Style Pasta

  • 500g chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 300g dried pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 200ml single cream or crème fraîche
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Side Salad

  • Mixed salad leaves
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Pasta

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  1. Step 2

    Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water according to packet instructions.

  2. Step 3

    Drain, reserving a little pasta water.

Cook the Chicken

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    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 5

    Season the chicken with smoked paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Step 6

    Cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.

Add the Vegetables

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    Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook until softened and slightly charred.

  2. Step 8

    Stir in the garlic and cook briefly.

Bring It Together

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    Lower the heat and stir in the cream or crème fraîche.

  2. Step 10

    Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat, loosening with pasta water if needed.

Prepare the Salad

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    Toss the salad leaves, tomatoes, and cucumber with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Serve

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    Serve the fajita-style pasta hot with the fresh side salad on the side.

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