Not so much, like, I woke up on the right side of the bed and everything has been cheery and wonderful and I feel like a new person. More like, I've been awake for several hours having gotten up much earlier than usual, and now I'm going to work 12 hours overnight, so I'll be up for pretty much 24-25 hours straight. By the way, I don't understand the phrase "right side of the bed." Is there a wrong side? Is there an improper way to exit a bed? I personally have a tendency to crawl off the foot of the bed and leave my blankets and pillows crumpled up in some corner of the mattress, so I assume that I technically wake up on the wrong side most of the time.
Being a night owl and night-shifter, I am used to weird sleep intervals and consistently getting too little of it. This isn't really anything new, but since I'm restricting both my normal caloric intake and my normal sugar intake, I find that this schedule with its lack of sleep is a little more daunting. And, to be honest, it makes me a little cranky.
Luckily, I don't have anyone in this house to take my anger out on. Knowing me, I could spew some venom at a loved one so poisonous that it could permanently wreck our relationship just because I'm a little overtired. I've met me.
All I have to vent my frustration at today is a cat who, like all cats, doesn't care if I yell or scream; she's just going to keep napping and intermittently snapping her tail with disdain for me and all humankind. And, then there's my dog, who is so big and fluffy and beautiful, but who apparently feels that it is necessary to bark at every sight and sound within a 5 mile radius. Since he's spoiled to the point of almost being a human child, I've sent him to his room (yes, his own room, with a full-sized bed and comforter) several times today. He's currently huffing at me from the top of the stairs, his way of reminding me that I should let him come back downstairs and relieve him from his time-out.
So, instead of napping, I'm brewing another pot of coffee and deciding what to make for my overnight shift tonight. I like taking spicy food to work because I feel like it kind of wakes me up when I get in a slump. I love chicken fajitas, but since I haven't had time to do any proper grocery shopping, I've got no bread and no tortillas. Luckily, I've got pasta so I can make this yummy dish.
I've made this for myself a couple times before, usually because I'm in a similar grocery status, but it's super tasty and filling. It is a neat twist on fajitas and you don't have to bother laying things because you can just throw it all on a plate messy-style and enjoy.
I like this version just as much as traditional fajitas, but this requires a little less work and it's a little easier to transport if you're taking it to work!
Chicken Fajita Pasta
1 lb. pasta, cooked and drained according to package instructions
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 white onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb. chicken breast, cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. Fajita seasoning
Mexican-blend shredded cheese and cilantro, for garnish
Saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until clear and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Add garlic, peppers and mushrooms, and cook until vegetables are soft.
Add chicken and cook until all pieces are thoroughly cooked with no pink in the center.
Pour in chicken broth and let simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, thickening some.
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and fajita seasoning.
Pour sauce mixture over pasta before serving.
Saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until clear and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Add garlic, peppers and mushrooms, and cook until vegetables are soft.
Add chicken and cook until all pieces are thoroughly cooked with no pink in the center.
Pour in chicken broth and let simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, thickening some.
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and fajita seasoning.
Pour sauce mixture over pasta before serving.
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