Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Salsa Verde Chicken that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, seared, and baked to juicy perfection in tangy salsa verde, topped with melted cheese, and garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for a burst of citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add salsa verde: Pour salsa verde over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Optional cheese topping: If using cheese, sprinkle it over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or over a salad.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
