Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
Delicious Salsa Verde Chicken baked for an easy fix Mexican style dinner at home that the whole family will love.
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Thin Sliced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Cracked Black Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Salsa Verde medium green salsa
- ½ cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
- 1 teaspoon of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and preheat Stove Top Griddle or Skillet over medium.
- Season the chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper.
- Add a teaspoon of cooking oil to the hot griddle or skillet and sear the chicken breast pieces on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. This step is optional but adds additional flavor.
- Next, add ⅓ of the Salsa Verde to the bottom of a baking dish then transfer the chicken breast pieces to the baking dish. Top each chicken breast with the remaining Salsa Verde and some of the shredded cheese.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving along with your favorite Mexican style sides.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 682mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g