Chicken Fajita Alfredo

Chicken Fajitan Alfredo is a side dish that serves 5. One serving contains 296 calories, 10g of protein, and 9g of fat. For $1.12 per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 48 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up alfredo sauce, oregano, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 84%. This score is awesome. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chicken Fajita, Chicken Fajita Wraps, and Chicken Fajita Salad.

Servings: 5

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Alfredo sauce

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained

1 serving leftover Chili's chicken fajitas, coarsely chopped

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

8 ounces cellentani or spiral pasta

1 yellow summer squash, sliced

Equipment:

dutch oven

Cooking instruction summary:

Directions Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and squash in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the fajitas, tomatoes, Alfredo sauce and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; add to fajita mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 5 servings. Originally published as Chicken Fajita Alfredo in Simple & DeliciousJune/July 2012, p18 Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 377 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 1,217 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 21 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend

 

Step by step:


1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and squash in oil until tender.

3. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the fajitas, tomatoes, Alfredo sauce and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Drain pasta; add to fajita mixture and toss to coat.


Nutrition Information:

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296k Calories
10g Protein
8g Total Fat
45g Carbs
23% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
296k
15%

Fat
8g
14%

  Saturated Fat
3g
22%

Carbohydrates
45g
15%

  Sugar
7g
8%

Cholesterol
24mg
8%

Sodium
483mg
21%

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Protein
10g
21%

Selenium
33µg
48%

Manganese
0.67mg
33%

Vitamin C
25mg
31%

Vitamin B2
0.36mg
21%

Copper
0.41mg
21%

Vitamin B6
0.4mg
20%

Potassium
661mg
19%

Vitamin B3
3mg
19%

Phosphorus
172mg
17%

Fiber
4g
16%

Iron
2mg
15%

Magnesium
53mg
13%

Vitamin B1
0.17mg
11%

Vitamin B5
1mg
11%

Folate
41µg
10%

Vitamin E
1mg
10%

Vitamin K
8µg
9%

Zinc
1mg
8%

Calcium
73mg
7%

Vitamin A
288IU
6%

covered percent of daily need
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