Chicken Salsa Verde Bake
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly flavorful Chicken Salsa Verde Bake! This one-pan wonder combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with vibrant salsa verde, a rich blend of garlic, cumin, and melted Mexican cheese for a satisfying, zesty meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is a perfect fusion of simplicity and bold flavors. Topped with fresh cilantro and served alongside lime wedges, it’s fabulous on its own or over a bed of fluffy rice for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for busy nights, this easy salsa verde chicken bake is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Salsa verde
- 1.5 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
- 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Pour the salsa verde over the seared chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the top of the chicken and salsa.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Optionally, serve over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.2 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.2 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 772 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 6031 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 274.5 g | 549% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1451 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3125 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
