Soy-Free Salsa Verde Chicken
Dive into bold, vibrant flavors with this Soy-Free Salsa Verde Chicken recipe that's perfect for a wholesome, allergy-friendly dinner! Tender, golden-browned boneless chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a tangy, homemade salsa verde bursting with fragrant cilantro, zesty lime, and tomatillos. The addition of jalapeño and garlic creates a subtle kick, while yellow onion adds just the right touch of sweetness. This quick and easy dish comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or your favorite grain for a delicious, well-balanced meal packed with fresh ingredients and enticing flavors. Soy-free, flavorful, and wonderfully versatile, it’s a crowd-pleaser you'll want to put on repeat!
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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
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 medium tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, chopped onion, and tomatillos. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatillos are soft and fragrant.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cover with the salsa verde mixture.
Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the salsa verde on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the salsa verde chicken with your choice of side dish, such as rice or roasted vegetables, and garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3467 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 226.0 g | 452% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 3578 mg | 76% | |
*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.
