Baked Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken breasts baked in a tangy and vibrant salsa verde sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken breasts.
- Season the chicken breasts with ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasonings evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. This step is to give the chicken a nice sear; it won’t be fully cooked at this point.
- Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and place them in the greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the salsa verde and sour cream until well combined.
- Pour the salsa verde and sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If you want the cheese to be slightly browned and bubbly on top, you can remove the foil during the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
- Once done, remove the baking dish from the oven, and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve your Baked Salsa Verde Chicken with rice, tortilla chips, or warm tortillas for a complete and delicious meal. The salsa verde sauce adds a zesty kick to the dish, making it a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!
