Green Salsa Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this zesty Green Salsa Chicken recipe, a flavorful dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a vibrant salsa verde sauce infused with minced garlic, fresh lime juice, and a sprinkling of cilantro. This one-pan recipe is packed with bold, tangy flavors and an optional spicy kick from sliced jalapeños, making it a versatile favorite for taco night or paired with rice and tortillas. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 30-minute cook time, this gluten-free and crowd-pleasing dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy families or anyone craving a quick yet delicious Mexican-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Green salsa (salsa verde)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño Optional: sliced jalapeños
- Cooked rice or tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and ground black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Pour the green salsa (salsa verde) into the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the green salsa over the top of each piece.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the chicken to simmer in the salsa for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and registers an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Add fresh lime juice to the skillet and stir gently to distribute the flavor.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the chicken and, if desired, garnish with sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
Serve hot over cooked rice, alongside tortillas, or as a filling for tacos or burritos. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4978 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 223.1 g | 446% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2698 mg | 57% | |
*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.
