Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
594 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe involves seasoning chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper, then baking them in a dish with salsa verde acting as both cooking medium and sauce. Baking at a high temperature cooks the chicken through to a safe internal temperature of 165°F while the salsa imparts tangy, slightly spicy tomatillo flavors. After baking, shredded Monterey Jack cheese is added and broiled briefly to melt and lightly brown the cheese topping.
The completed dish is served warm, typically over rice, with additional salsa verde spooned on top and garnished with fresh cilantro to add herbal brightness. This combination provides a balanced meal with protein, a flavorful sauce, and cheese adding richness.
Ingredients
- 16 oz salsa verde or tomatillo salsa
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt with parsley flakes
- black pepper
- 1 - 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with garlic salt and pepper.
- Pour salsa verde into a baking dish, and add chicken breast to the dish. Bake for about 35 minutes or until internal temp is 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken and add shredded cheese on top. Broil for an additional few minutes.
- Serve over rice making sure to add some of the additional salsa verde as a sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 594kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 2048mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 926mg | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1411IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 641mg | 64% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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