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Salsa Marinated Stovetop Chicken Fajitas - Olivia Adriance
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EASY SALSA MARINATED STOVETOP CHICKEN FAJITAS

A simple, flavorful, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal full of protein and veggies that is sure to become a staple in your house like it has in ours!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Bone-in chicken thigh recipes, Fajitas, Salsa recipes
Servings: 3
Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 1 cup red salsa (I used Late July Organic medium salsa)
  • 1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning (I used Siete Foods Mild Taco Seasoning)
  • 2-3 bell peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 large red onion cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil

Serve With:

  • Tortillas (I used Siete Foods grain-free cassava flour tortillas)
  • Avocado slices
  • Cilantro
  • Limes

Instructions

  • Add the chicken thighs and salsa to an airtight container or bag and let marinate overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with about half of your taco seasoning and salt and pepper.
  • Add the sliced peppers and onions to a bowl with 1 tablespoons of avocado oil, the remainder of the taco seasoning, and salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high.
  • Drizzle the skillet with avocado oil and add your chicken in a single layer.
  • Cook, undisturbed for 7-8 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan with a bit of chicken broth or water and wipe clean (it doesn’t matter if its not totally clean, you just want to get some of the big bits loosened).
  • Drizzle more avocado oil into your pan and add the sliced veggies.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Slice your chicken into 1/2-inch strips, warm your tortillas, and serve your fajitas with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. ENJOY!

Notes

You could also serve this as a fajita bowl! Forgo the tortilla and pile your ingredients on top of a bed of rice, quinoa, or greens. This makes for a great lunch the next day too!

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3050IU | Vitamin C: 106mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg