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Salsa Verde Chicken

Salsa Verde Chicken

Enjoy a flavorful and simple Salsa Verde Chicken that's perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Plates
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Sauté the minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat with the olive oil for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Mix in the salsa verde and freshly squeezed lime juice; stir well to combine.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Serve the chicken hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.

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