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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Amee

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, about 1-2 minutes.
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.

My favorite salsa for making this recipe is Mateo's, and I'll occasionally use a fruit salsa (peach or mango) for a sweet/savory combo. You can use your favorite brand here, just make sure it has a nice thick and chunky texture.
Homemade fajita seasoning (I've got a recipe for that😉) or store-bought works great here. I love the Siete brand or Kinders in a pinch.
To make the burrito bowls: add one serving of salsa chicken (the recipe makes 4 servings) to a bowl with 1/2 cup cooked rice (Ready Rice is a great fast option) and 1/2 cup cooked black beans. Without toppings, the bowl is 458 calories with 33 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber. Top with optional toppings: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.