Description
A vibrant and flavorful fusion of Mexican cuisine with tender pasta, juicy chicken, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (cooked or canned)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, bell pepper, onion, cherry tomatoes, corn, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and fajita seasoning together.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep and tastes even better after sitting for a while to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg