Description
A simple recipe for chicken cooked with salsa verde.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the salsa verde over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or your favorite side dish.
- You can add chopped onions or peppers to the salsa verde for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Salsa Verde Chicken, easy chicken recipe, baked chicken, Mexican chicken, quick dinner