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Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Juicy Salsa Verde Chicken is moist and delicious. It is simple with the perfect level of spice, for a quick and tasty dinner option!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Kristyn Merkley

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)
  • 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

Serving: 4g | Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 2048mg | Potassium: 926mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 641mg | Iron: 1mg