Paleo Salsa Verde Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavor-packed Paleo Salsa Verde Chicken, a healthy and satisfying dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Tender, seared chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a vibrant, homemade salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos, zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Infused with fragrant cumin and garnished with fresh cilantro, this paleo-approved recipe delivers a hearty, low-carb meal that’s bursting with bright, tangy flavors. Perfectly suited for clean eating, this one-pan wonder pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or your favorite vegetable sides, making it the ultimate quick and wholesome dinner option. Whether you're following a paleo diet or simply looking for a nourishing meal, this Salsa Verde Chicken is a must-try for your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the quartered tomatillos to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Pour in the lime juice and chicken broth, then add the chopped cilantro and cumin. Stir everything together.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the salsa verde mixture.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the Paleo Salsa Verde Chicken with your favorite paleo-friendly sides or over a bed of cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.5 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3471 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 228.6 g | 457% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3793 mg | 81% | |
*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.
