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Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

Tender, juicy Salsa Verde Chicken is a one-pan baked dinner that uses simple spices, bright and tangy green salsa, and shredded cheese to make a delicious family meal that takes only minutes to prepare.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup salsa verde prepared
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Garnish (optional)
  • Freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
  2. Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Season both sides of the chicken breast and lay flat in a large casserole dish.
  3. Spread the salsa verde over the chicken breasts to evenly cover them. Top with monterey jack cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
  5. Top with your choice or freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm!

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 1078mg (45%) Potassium 985mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 661IU (13%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 1078mg 45%
Potassium 985mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 661IU 13%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.