15-Minute Salsa Verde Chicken with Avocado

Name: 15-Minute Salsa Verde Chicken with Avocado
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup salsa verde*; ¼ to ⅓ cup fresh cilantro finely minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 medium ripe Hass avocado; crushed red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
365 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

15-Minute Salsa Verde Chicken with Avocado

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Fast, EASY, one skillet recipe!! Juicy chicken with salsa verde, lime juice, cilantro, and creamy avocado has so much Mexican-inspired FLAVOR the whole family will LOVE!! Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping!!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1 cup salsa verde* or as desired
¼ to ⅓ cup fresh cilantro finely minced or to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or to taste
1 medium ripe Hass avocado diced in chunks or sliced as desired
crushed red pepper flakes optional and to taste

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Instructions

To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly season with salt and pepper, and sauté over medium high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through; stir and flip frequently to ensure even cooking
Add the salsa verde, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until warmed through.
Evenly garnish with the cilantro, lime juice, avocado, and optional red pepper flakes if you want to add some heat.
Serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Notes

*(I used Trader Joe's. Try Herdez or see my Vegan Pozole Verde recipe and make the blender portion to make your own)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 707mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	365kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	48g	96%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	11g	65%
Cholesterol	129mg	43%
Sodium	707mg	29%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%