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Skillet Salsa Chicken

This skillet salsa chicken is an easy healthy dinner that you can have on the table in under 20 minutes. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 246kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 32 oz salsa mild or medium or a combo of both
  • 2 teaspoon fajita seasoning blend
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • Add chicken and saute until lightly browned. 
  • Add shallot and cook until soft.
  • Turn heat down to medium and sprinkle chicken pieces with fajita seasoning.
  • Stir.  Add salsa and cook for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through, turn down heat and simmer for 5 more minutes until salsa has thickened.
  • Top with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1731mg | Potassium: 1087mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1123IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg