Chicken Fajita Pasta - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning.
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.
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.
Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. If desired, garnish with sour cream.