One Pot Salsa Chicken Thighs Skillet

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    369 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

One Pot Salsa Chicken Thighs Skillet

Quick, delicious, and easy One Pot Salsa Chicken Thighs Skillet is a sure-fire weeknight quick win for the whole family - great in tacos, salads, wraps, and fajitas, too!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 chicken thighs either boneless and skinless or with bone-in and skin on
  • 1 tsp celtic sea salt
  • 1 tsp Fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 guajillo chile dried
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 5 cloves garlic diced
  • 12 oz can ro-tel spicy tomatoes with lime and cilantro
  • olives to garnish
  • cilantro to garnish
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Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  2. Generously season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2tbsp butter on medium high until foamy and bubbling.
  4. Add chicken thighs.
  5. Let thighs crisp and brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
  6. Season generously with oregano.
  7. Add guajillo chile, 2 tbsp butter, garlic to pan, toss, and cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is soft and fragrant.
  8. Add ro-tel and stock to pan.
  9. Let ro-tel and stock reduce, about 4 minutes.
  10. When chicken has reached internal temp of 165, it is done.
  11. Serve immediately with rice, vegetables, or in a taco, burrito, salad, or bowl.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 187mg (62%) Sodium 684mg (29%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 684mg 29%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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