Green Salsa Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥘 Yield: 4 servings
🍗 Category: Chicken Breast
🔑 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Mexican, Very Low Carbs, < 60 Mins, Oven
Description:
This Green Salsa Chicken recipe is a flavorful dish that will have your taste buds dancing with delight! Inspired by a homemade green salsa recipe, this dish combines tender chicken breasts with the tangy kick of green chili salsa, creamy sour cream, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup green chili salsa
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap until evenly flattened. |
| 2 | Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. |
| 3 | Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 4 | Transfer browned chicken breasts to a casserole dish. |
| 5 | In the same skillet used to brown the chicken, pour in the chicken broth and sour cream. Mix together and heat until well combined and slightly thickened. |
| 6 | Pour the chicken broth and sour cream mixture over the chicken breasts in the casserole dish. |
| 7 | Spoon green chili salsa over the chicken breasts, covering them evenly. |
| 8 | Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the chicken and salsa. |
| 9 | Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 10 | Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
| 11 | Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. |
| 12 | Serve the Green Salsa Chicken hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or sliced green onions if desired. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 433.3
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13.6g
- Cholesterol: 130.6mg
- Sodium: 816.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4.2g
- Protein: 34.8g
Chef’s Tips:
- For extra heat, use a spicy green chili salsa.
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Make extra sauce to drizzle over the chicken when serving.
- Customize the dish by adding your favorite toppings such as diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, or chopped tomatoes.
Indulge in the zesty flavors of this Green Salsa Chicken recipe and delight your taste buds with every bite! Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, this dish is sure to please. Enjoy the fusion of Mexican-inspired ingredients and juicy chicken breasts for a meal that’s both satisfying and full of flavor.
