Stove Top Chicken Fajitas Sliders are made with pull apart stove top chicken on a gluten free homemade bun, piled high with grilled peppers, onions, jalapeños, black bean salsa and avocados.
Oh yeah! Now that's a chicken fajitas slider sandwich! You best arm yourself with a handful of napkins as these little babies are juicy and delicious.
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After my eldest son took at least a million photos of his chicken fajitas sliders and posted them on instagram, facebook, you know all the usual social media platforms. He finally took his first bite. He said "Mom, these are good, I mean REALLY good" Well that about made my day! Not only do I have someone that understands the importance of getting that perfect photo before you take that first bite but he is also turning into a foodie. I am sure you can probably search for his Chicken Fajitas Sliders on instragram under the hashtags such as #sickofwaiting3hourswhilemymomgetsagoodphototosoIcaneatmydinner... or something like that. I love my boys!
Gluten-Free
This recipe evolved out of necessity. I was in the process of baking my Gluten-Free Herbs de Provence Buns and I also wanted to make slow cooked pull apart chicken. I have been craving that lately since the temperatures are a little cooler. You can't set the oven to be two completely different temperatures at the same time. No, I do not have a double oven, only in my dreams. I also do not have a slow cooker. I really had a hankering for some slow cooked chicken and needed to get it going soon as it usually takes hours to cook. Hmmm..... brainstorming....
Stove top
Then wahla, the whole concept of poaching came to mind well kind of a kicked up poaching on the stove top. I started out with a wee little bit of a marinade time with lots of delicious TEX Mex spices while I caramelized some onions and garlic in a pan. I performed a quick pan sear of the chicken on both sides for a little color. Then I added some chicken broth and more seasoning and let it simmer for about 45 minutes and it was fall apart perfectly tender and delicious. I used chicken tenders as that is what I had on hand but you could also use chicken breasts.
Just on a side note, if you are looking for some new and ingenious ways to disguise your turkey meat leftovers, all you would need to do is to warm up a few slices of turkey with a little turkey juice and some Tex Mex spices and you are in business. Turkey Fajitas sliders would be awesome!
Slow Cooker Options
If you have a slow cooker, then you can add everything except reduce the liquid by half and cook on low before you leave for work and when you come home you will have a pot of chicken deliciousness waiting for you.
Toppings Unlimited
You can't have a fajitas without all of the delicious toppings so I quickly grilled some onions, tri-colored peppers and even some jalapeños. I made some quick and delicious black bean acme salsa, prepared some rocket, avocado slices and con queso cheese for my boys (Hold the cheese for dairy-free or vegans).
You can eat these delicious chicken fajitas sliders in a flour or corn tortilla or can try one of my Gluten-Free Herbs de Provence Buns or just one of your favorite store bought buns.
I could just eat the chicken fajitas mix by the forkful right out of the pan but the toppings on the fajitas really make this sandwich up and over the top- literally speaking. This chicken fajitas slider sandwich is a mouthful. This dish is super easy to prepare. However, cut yourself some slack over the holidays and buy already prepared salsa, guacamole and your buns or wraps or other toppings from the market already prepared and the rest is a breeze. The only real issue is how your going to get that piled high sandwich in your mouth. Where there is a will, there is a way!
If you want to make my homemade salsa from scratch it really is a breeze especially if you have a food processor. I use a pre-made taco mix that you can get in the grocery store to save time but you can make your own and check out Gimme Me Some Oven's DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning.
Will you be entertaining out of town guests for several days before or after the holiday? Stove Top Chicken Fajitas Sliders can be served up buffet style and let everyone help themselves. I think they will love it so much they will all volunteer to help with clean up. Well that would be lovely don't you think?
More Delicious TEX MEX Recipes
Shrimp Burritos with Creamy Poblano Sauce
Baked Cheesy Salami Wrapped Jalapeños
How to Make the Best Turkey Taco Lettuce Wrap
Chicken Enchiladas with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers
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Stove Top Chicken Fajitas Sliders
Ingredients
Stove Top Pull Apart Chicken
- 1 onion
peeled and chopped - 2 cloves garlic
peeled and minced - 2 tablespoon olive oil (1 tablespoon for onions to sauté and 1 for the marinade)
- 1.25 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1.5 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper
to taste - 2 tablespoon lime juice
Tex Mex toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 bell peppers
sliced in circles on the side (I used red, green and yellow bell peppers) - 1 onion
peeled and sliced in circles - salt and pepper
to taste - 1 avocado peeled and sliced in wedges (sprinkled with a little lime juice to prevent browning)
- 1.5 cups rocket
(arugula) or lettuce of choice
Black Bean Acme Salsa - optional (skip this step and can use jarred salsa if desired)
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- ¼ onion peeled and chopped
- 1 garlic
peeled and minced - ⅓ cup cilantro
(coriander) chopped - 2 tablespoon lime juice
- salt and pepper
to taste - 1 jalapeno
deseeded and chopped - optional - ½ cup corn
- ½ cup black beans
Sandwich Buns
- 8 Gluten-Free Herbs de Provence Buns or can use gluten-free flour tortillas
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or dutch oven that has a lid and sauté onions and garlic until translucent and aromatic. In the mean time, place your chicken tenderloins in a bowl or plastic bag and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, taco seasoning (or make your own homemade taco seasoning) and shake or stir to coat the chicken with the marinade. By this time, your onions should be cooked perfectly. Sprinkle with a little of fresh lime juice. Keep warm.
- Place your chicken breast in the pan with the onions and do a light sear on both sides, just to give it a little colour. Add the chicken broth to cover and salt and pepper to taste. Place the lid on top just until it boils and then turn down to a low simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes or until fork tender. Shred chicken and let simmer for about another 10 to 15 minutes in the delicious juices.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the toppings. 1) Saute the bell peppers and onions with a little bit of olive oil and season to taste just until a little golden brown on the edges but still a little crispy. Set aside. Slice your avocado and sprinkle with a little lime juice to prevent browning.
- Make your homemade black bean acme salsa. (If purchasing salsa from the store just skip to step 5) In the food processor add chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper and jalapeño (or to taste or desired heat level) and chop in food processor until coarsely chopped. Stir in corn and black beans. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Assembly- Place your opened bun (tortilla) on your plate. Add a layer of delicious stove top pull apart chicken. Then add some black bean acme salsa, a layer of sautéed bell peppers and onions, avocado slices, (con queso cheese if not vegan or dairy-free) rocket, and anything else your little heart desire. Finally add the lid to your bun. Enjoy!
Dana says
Now thats a mouthfull
HWC Magazine says
Indeed it is and a delicious one at that. Hope you give our Stove top Chicken Fajitas sliders a try soon.
Lynn Fenby says
My husband LOVED this recipe....the pulled chicken is so versatile, and so yummy! The only change I made to the recipe was that I used two onions. Don't lose this recipe....it just became a family favorite of ours.
HWC Magazine says
So happy to hear! You can never have too many onions or garlic in our books. Stay well and enjoy your week.
Jim says
As my wife was going out the door to do some shopping yesterday, I asked her what she would like for dinner. You guessed it, she said that she would like to have the chicken sliders again. We may have created a monster. Because I like to try different recipes, we very seldom eat the same meal twice but this is one of the exceptions to that rule. The beauty of this recipe is that you can change it up every time that you make it just by changing the toppings. So it doesn't have to ever be the same. Yesterday, I went with Swiss cheese, onions and mushrooms sautéed in butter, olive oil and white wine, sliced black olives sliced tomatoes and of course, lime/roasted garlic aioli. It was terrific! Thanks again for a wonderful and versatile recipe.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Jim,
I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for your very kind comment on Healthy World Cuisine. You made my day and so glad to hear that your wife is liking the chicken sliders recipe enough to request it twice.
I am sure it is more about the awesome little chef you are, instead of the recipe. I love your additions of the swiss cheese, onions , etc to the recipe. I can't wait to try that combination soon.
I have had 3 new chicken recipes in the last few weeks posted on Healthy World Cuisine and also have some fish and other quick, easy but delicious recipes coming your way soon.
https://www.hwcmagazine.com/dietary-restrictions/glutenfree/rosemary-chicken-with-sauteed-onion-wine-sauce/
https://www.hwcmagazine.com/dietary-restrictions/glutenfree/thai-grilled-chicken-tenderloins-and-zesty-dipping-sauce/
https://www.hwcmagazine.com/dietary-restrictions/glutenfree/mushroom-chicken-with-brandy-sauce/
Have you tried my Mediterranean fish recipe? Super easy and low fat and a quick one pan meal.
https://www.hwcmagazine.com/dietary-restrictions/glutenfree/healthy-mediterranean-baked-fish/
Wishing you and your wife an awesome weekend! Take Care, BAM
Jim says
I am definitely going to try this one. We're leaving tomorrow to visit my daughter and family. I'll make this for my grandchildren. Both of them like Taco Salad so this one is a natural for them. I'm thinking about a lime, roasted garlic aioli to go on the sliders. Do you think that will work?
Healthy World Cuisine says
Enjoy your holiday weekend with your family! I am sure they will love anything you make for them but a lime roasted aoili sauce on top of the sliders sounds so good. Let me know how it works out. Take Care, BAM
Jim says
Just finished dinner and all I have to say is, this recipe is excellent! Everyone loved it and both of my grandchildren made multiple trips to the well. Thanks for another great recipe. I do have to say, that the lime, roasted garlic aioli was perfect with it and it's so simple to make. It's just 3/4 cup of mayo, one head of roasted garlic mashed and two tablespoons of fresh squeezed lime juice. It went perfectly on the sliders. I did not make the salsa but I did do the peppers, onions, avocados and tomatoes. Your the best! Have a great holiday weekend.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks so much Jim! I bet your lime and roasted garlic aioli was the biggest hit as it sounds amazing and I will have to make this soon. I am delighted your family enjoyed the stove top chicken fajitas sliders! Wishing you and your family and very safe and happy long holiday weekend. Will the Easter bunny be visiting for the grand kids? Take Care, BAM
Jim says
The grandchildren and the Bunny have somewhat parted company. My granddaughter is a freshman in high school and my grandson is in junior high. They will, however, both accept the gifts that will be here for them on Easter morning, even if they weren't left by a rabbit. When we were here for Christmas, I taught my granddaughter how to make chocolate mousse, so we'll see if we can get her to make a treat for the adults. Enjoy the holiday!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Can you believe it or not my boys (teenagers) begged for the "Easter Bunny" to come and hide the Easter eggs this weekend!?!? I guess some traditions are just to fun to stop. I like the idea of starting new traditions like making chocolate mousse. Wishing you and your family a very blessed holiday weekend.