Salsa Verde Chicken
Bright, zesty, and packed with flavor, this Salsa Verde Chicken recipe is the ultimate one-pan dinner that’s big on taste and low on hassle. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are baked to tender perfection in a tangy, garlicky salsa verde sauce infused with fresh lime juice and a hint of cumin. This dish is perfect for weeknight meals, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, and its vibrant flavors are complemented by a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve it with sliced avocado and warm tortillas for a hearty, crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired meal that's both wholesome and satisfying. A must-try recipe for salsa verde lovers seeking an easy, delicious dinner option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece sliced avocado (optional for serving)
- 8 pieces tortillas (optional for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the skillet from heat and pour the salsa verde over the chicken.
Add the lime juice and sprinkle the ground cumin over the salsa verde.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the chicken with a generous amount of the salsa verde sauce, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Optionally, serve with sliced avocado and warm tortillas on the side for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.7 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 6573 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 251.1 g | 502% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 4378 mg | 93% | |
*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.
