Low Carb Salsa Verde Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this delicious and easy Low Carb Salsa Verde Chicken recipe! Perfect for keto or low-carb lifestyles, this dish combines tender, spice-rubbed chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy salsa verde sauce that comes together in just one skillet. Featuring a flavorful blend of garlic, cumin, and onion powder, this baked chicken gets a golden sear before being smothered in cream cheese and cheddar for a perfectly melty finish. Top it with fresh avocado slices and a sprinkle of cilantro for a bright, tangy contrast that takes every bite to the next level. Ready in under an hour, this satisfying meal hits all the right notes — protein-packed, bursting with Tex-Mex flavor, and incredibly easy to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 piece avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Rub olive oil over the chicken breasts and then coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
While the chicken is searing, cut the cream cheese into small cubes.
Once the chicken is seared, turn off the heat and pour the salsa verde over the chicken in the skillet.
Evenly distribute the cream cheese cubes over the chicken and salsa.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the avocado and garnish the chicken with avocado slices and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.8 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 827 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 3841 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 258.9 g | 518% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1124 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3374 mg | 72% | |
*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.
