Sautéed Chicken Thighs in Latin Sauce

Looking for an easy one pan meal that has less than 10 ingredients yet is bursting with flavor? Look no further because these Sautéed Chicken Thighs in Latin Sauce is like a party in your mouth. Tender bites of chicken swimming in the most mouth watering sauce along with a pan full of potatoes, mushrooms, onions and olives! Who could ask for more? It’s loaded with healthy fats and fiber too so no guilt heading back for seconds! Love a one pan meal? Try this Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

An easy all in one pan meal that is simple and bursting with flavor using a delicious jarred Latin sauce from Mesa De Vida These simple ingredients come together effortlessly for a meal the whole family will enjoy. It’s also Whole30 making it perfect whether you are on a round or not. It also makes the most delicious lunch for the next day!

Ingredients You Will Need

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: A protein option known for its quick cooking and versatility in dishes. It also offers a more tender and juicy texture than white breast meat, especially in dishes like Sautéed Chicken Thighs in Latin Sauce.

Baby Potatoes: I like to use baby whole potatoes as they can be rinsed and used as is without having to peel and cut them up (though I do cut the large ones in half). They always come out perfectly tender and creamy.

White Mushrooms: Opt for white mushrooms in this recipe as they impart a mild yet earthy flavor to this dish.

Mixed Olives: Mixed green and kalamata olives are both loaded with healthy fats and while green olives are less salty they both impart a bold, strong flavor to the dish.

Onions: I prefer yellow onion for this recipe as it has a bolder flavor than sweet onions but you can certainly use sweet if you prefer.

Latin Inspired Flavor Starter Sauce: My choice is Mesa de Vida as they do all the work for you and you need not add anything else to this flavorful sauce. You can use Pennysprimal for a 20% discount.

Ghee: Incorporating Fourth & Heart ghee into this sauce adds a rich, nutty flavor. Ghee is clarified – meaning impurities have been removed, resulting in a pure and clear form of butterfat with lower lactose content than butter.

Salt & Pepper: The flavor of a dish is enhanced by salt. It elevates various flavor profiles. Ground black pepper adds a gentle heat.

Instructions

Melt: ghee in a large pan.

Add chicken: add chicken, salt and pepper and stir. This helps to get a good base for Sautéed Chicken Thighs in Latin Sauce.

Brown: Allow chicken to brown for 5 minutes on all sides, move to a plate.

Add onions: potatoes and mushrooms to the pan.

Cover: and cook until potatoes begin to soften.

Return: chicken to pan.

Add: olives and Latin Sauce.

Simmer: 20 minutes on medium low heat.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Allow chicken: to brown nicely as it adds such an amazing flavor to the dish.

Do not: add salt and pepper until the very end when you can taste the sauce as this sauce is very tasty and you may not even want to add salt and pepper.

Recipe Variations

Not a fan: of olives, try adding brussel sprouts or peas or even green beans to the pan instead. This keeps with the tasty theme of Sautéed Chicken Thighs in Latin Sauce while adding variety.

Use Bella: mushrooms instead of white mushrooms to impart an earthier flavor.

Storage Tips

You can store these Sautéed Chicken Thighs in Latin Sauce in the fridge for 4-5 days when placed in a sealed airtight glass container and it’s freezer-safe for up to 6 months.

FAQs About Sautéed Chicken Thighs in Latin Sauce

What does sautéed chicken mean?

Sautéed chicken is cooked in an open, shallow pan, using a small amount of oil or butter over fairly high heat.

Why is my sautéed chicken tough?

Overcooking or cooking at a too high temperature can result in tough, dry chicken.

Is sautéing chicken healthy?

As long as you are staying clear of adding heavy amounts of butter or oil to the dish, you’ll end up with a healthy meal.