Description

Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make baked chicken recipe featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts smothered in tangy and mildly spiced green salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s complemented with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for a bright finish. This gluten-free, low-carb dish pairs wonderfully with rice, tortillas, or tacos.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for greasing)

Salsa and Garnishes

2 cups salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Season both sides evenly with ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to build robust flavor.
Add Salsa Verde: Pour the salsa verde evenly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated for maximum taste infusion.
Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Uncover and Thicken Sauce: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and concentrate flavors.
Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Slice or shred as desired, spoon extra salsa over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs excellently with rice, in tacos, or wrapped in warm tortillas.
For slow cooker preparation, cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours for tender, shreddable chicken.
To add heat, use a hot salsa verde or mix in chopped jalapeños to suit your spice preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired