Description
Enjoy the zesty flavors of salsa verde and melted cheese with this simple yet flavorful Salsa Verde Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, baked to perfection, and topped with gooey Monterey Jack cheese for a delightful meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and pour salsa verde over it. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add cheese: Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted, remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, tortillas, or a fresh green salad.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can also substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
