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Salsa Verde Chicken Skillet

Irresistible Salsa Verde Chicken Skillet for Quick Comfort Meals

Salsa Verde Chicken Skillet is a quick, family-friendly, and gluten-free meal that combines tender chicken with zesty salsa verde for a delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde Fresh or high-quality store-bought
  • 1 cup Chicken Bone Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to preferred spice level
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil High smoke point recommended
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Tex-Mex Cheese Blend Can substitute with favorite shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Can swap with parsley
For Serving
  • 1 lime Lime Slices For added brightness

Equipment

  • large oven-proof skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive or avocado oil in your skillet and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
  4. Pour in the chicken bone broth and scrape up browned bits; stir in salsa verde and simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, basting occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle cheese over the chicken and bake for 3-4 minutes until melted.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Check that chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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