Salsa Verde Baked Chicken
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4.3
Salsa Verde Baked Chicken
Description
This recipe places seasoned chicken breasts over a bed of black beans, green chiles, corn, and salsa verde in a casserole dish before baking. The spices—chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder—infuse the dish during the approximate 30-40 minute bake, ensuring the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F while remaining juicy. The layered ingredients create a meld of textures: creamy beans, sweet corn, and tender chicken enriched by the tangy and mildly spicy salsa verde.
Once baked, shredded cheese is sprinkled on top and melted quickly in the hot oven, adding a melty and slightly sharp dimension. The finished dish is brightened with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and lime wedges to introduce fresh herbal and citrus notes. This combination offers a satisfying, well-rounded meal suitable for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast or 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup corn defrosted, frozen
- 1/2 cup Colby jack cheese shredded; or cheddar cheese
- cilantro wedges, for serving, optional
- avocado
- lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. and spray a 2 quart or similar sized casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the beans, green chiles, corn and half of the jar of salsa verde into the casserole dish. Combine the spices in a small bowl and add a teaspoon into the casserole dish.
- Stir everything together until combined. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper and the remaining spice mixture. Nestle them into the bean and corn mixture. Pour the remaining salsa verde over the top of the chicken.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165° F. Remove from the oven and top with the shredded cheese. Put the chicken back in the oven and bake until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken topped with chopped cilantro, avocado chunks and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1046mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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