Chicken Fajita Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into thin strips

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp garlic paste

• ½ packet of Sazon

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 pack of Lawry’s Fajita Seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• Flour tortillas (for serving)

• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:

   1. Cook the Potatoes:

   • Place the peeled and cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

   • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

   • Drain the potatoes well.

   2. Mash the Potatoes:

   • Return the drained potatoes to the pot.

   • Add the butter and milk.

   • Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.

   2. Prepare the Chicken:

   1. Season the Chicken:

   • Season the chicken strips with Sazon, Smoked Paprika, Lawry’s Fajita Seasoning and garlic paste

   2. Cook the Chicken:

   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

   • Add the chicken thighs and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

   3. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed.

   • Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5-6 minutes.

   • Add the garlic paste and a little fajita seasoning and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

   3. Finish & Serve:

   1. Finish and Serve:

   • Brush the bottom of a hot iron skillet with olive oil

   • Sprinkle shredded cheese and allow to melt 

   • Add sauteed peppers, sliced chicken and mashed potatoes to the skillet

   2. Finish and Serve:

   • Squeeze the lime juice over the chicken and vegetables.

   • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

   • Serve hot with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.