Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken baked in zesty salsa verde, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the chicken; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Adjust spices to taste, and consider adding cheese for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 110mg