Description
Salsa verde chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a zesty green sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro, and lime juice. This simple recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings, promising to impress with its stunning colors and mouthwatering aromas. Quick to prepare, it’s easily adaptable to fit any dietary preference, making it a versatile favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper evenly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in salsa verde and lime juice; mix well to create the sauce.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish, pour the sauce over it, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzling remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg