Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Salsa Verde Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in zesty salsa verde. This easy-to-make dish bursts with flavor and tantalizes the taste buds, making it a delightful centerpiece for tacos, burritos, or served over rice. Ideal for meal prep, simply whip up a batch and enjoy it all week long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts in a roasting pan. Season generously with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly with salsa verde.
- Cover with foil and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
- Check for doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If needed, return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Once cooked, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Serve shredded or sliced on tortillas or alongside rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, sear the chicken in a skillet before baking. Customize by using turkey instead of chicken or incorporating black beans for extra protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.