Is this recipe spicy?

It can be, depending on the type of salsa verde you use. Use milder salsa for less heat.

What can I use instead of rice?

If you prefer not to use rice, you can substitute it with quinoa, cauliflower rice, or any other grain or grain-like substitute such as bulgur, couscous, or farro.

Can I use regular chunky salsa instead of verde?

That should work! Depending on the consistency, you may need to add a little bit of water so it doesn’t dry out while simmering the chicken thighs.

5-Ingredient Chicken Fajita Bowl

Description

This quick chicken fajita bowl comes together with only 5-ingredients! It’s incredibly easy to customize it with toppings of choice.

Ingredients

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Chicken

6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, about 1.5 lbs.
2 cups (16 oz.) salsa verde, mild or medium
2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

Peppers

2 large bell peppers (any color), cored and sliced into 1-inch strips
1 large sweet onion or 2 smaller onions, cut into wedges
2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

To Serve

1 cup rice, cooked accordingly to package directions
Pico de gallo
Avocado
Sour cream
Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Chicken

Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
In a large heavy-duty skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed.
Add salsa and immediately cover the skillet with a lid. Reduce heat to low or a gentle simmer and cook the chicken for 20-23 minutes, flipping halfway, so both sides cook evenly.
Remove the chicken from the heat and let it cool slightly. It will look very watery but upon standing the juices will settle. Shred the chicken with two forks.

Peppers

While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add peppers and onions to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, plus any other tex-mex spices to taste, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until soft and slightly charred, stirring occasionally. Serve with chicken over rice with toppings of choice.

Notes

Chicken: You can use chicken breast but you may need to adjust the cooking time.
Toppings: Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking. See the blog post for more ideas.
Leftovers: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 298
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 624.7 mg
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 140.1 mg