Dairy-Free Salsa Verde Chicken
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Dairy-Free Salsa Verde Chicken is a simple yet impressive dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Juicy, seared chicken breasts are seasoned with a fragrant blend of cumin, garlic, and onion powder, then smothered in zesty fresh salsa verde before being oven-baked to perfection. This one-pan recipe is entirely dairy-free, making it a versatile option for those with dietary restrictions, and is ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges for an extra kick, this flavorful, gluten-free meal pairs wonderfully with rice, roasted vegetables, or even a fresh green salad. Easy to prepare and packed with bold, tangy goodness, it’s bound to become a weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh salsa verde
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub this spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Pour salsa verde over the seared chicken breasts, ensuring they are completely covered.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.4 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2916 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 225.5 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3170 mg | 67% | |
*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.
