Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1½ pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder or tajin
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• chili flakes
• 1 yellow onion (sliced)
• 2 bell peppers (sliced)
• 1 poblano pepper (sliced)
• 8-10 tortillas (warmed)
• cotija cheese, limes, and cilantro (for serving)
• 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature, for sauce)
• ¾ cup salsa verde (for sauce)
• 1-3 tablespoons pickled jalapeños (chopped, for sauce)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, combine the olive oil, chicken, paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, toss to coat. Set the skillet over high heat. Cook until seared all over and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the butter, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook 1 minute, then remove everything from the skillet.
2. In the same skillet, add the onions and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Toss in the bell peppers and poblano peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the peppers are tender, another 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken to the peppers and toss to combine.
4. To make the sauce, melt together the cream cheese and salsa verde in a small skillet over low-low heat, whisking constantly until creamy. Remove from heat. Stir in the jalapeños.
5. Stuff the chicken, peppers, and onions into the warmed tortillas, and top with the verde sauce, cilantro, and cheese. Enjoy!