Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado (optional, sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince garlic and chop cilantro; set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add Salsa Verde: Pour salsa verde over the browned chicken. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Plate the salsa verde chicken alongside rice or in taco shells, topping with avocado slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg