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Salsa Verde Chicken
Perfect for a busy night, this Salsa Verde Chicken gives chicken some spice before it is baked in salsa verde and then topped with a melty slice of cheese. Dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
295 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast about 8-9 oz each, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 16 oz salsa verde jarred or homemade
- 4 lices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh
- avocado for serving (optional, sliced avocado
- rice for serving (optional, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and with a sharp knife, butterfly each chicken breast open, then cut to create 4 thinner pieces of chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Sprinkle half of the seasoning mix on the tops of the chicken breasts, then flip over and season the second side with the remaining seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (I like to use cast iron) over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes, then flip over and cook on the second side for another 1 1/2 minutes. Turn off the heat and pour the salsa verde evenly over the pieces of chicken. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. During the last minute of cook time, add one slice of cheese to the top of each piece of chicken.
- Sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the finished chicken.
- Serve over rice with slices of avocado, if desired.
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Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutritional information not calculated for avocado or rice.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutritional information not calculated for avocado or rice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece with sauce
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1129mg
(47%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece with sauce | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1129mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.