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Chicken Salsa Verde
Enjoy a simple, flavorful Baked Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Course
dinner
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
chicken breast, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde, sour cream
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
1866
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
2
pounds
boneless
skinless chicken breasts
16
ounces
salsa verde
2
cups
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1
cup
sour cream
1
bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
Spread the sour cream over the chicken.
Pour the salsa verde over the chicken and sour cream.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the salsa verde.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the top before serving.
Notes
Chicken Prep: To ensure even cooking, try to use chicken breasts that are of the same thickness.
Cheese: Freshly shredded cheese tends to melt better than pre-packaged shredded cheese.
Cilantro: Chop it right before you're ready to use it to maintain maximum freshness.
Baking dish: Use a baking dish that is large enough to lay the chicken in a single layer. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
Resting time: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after it's cooked. This helps the juices to settle back into the meat.
Nutrition
Calories:
1866
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
39
g
|
Protein:
209
g
|
Fat:
89
g
|
Saturated Fat:
35
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
25
g
|
Cholesterol:
707
mg
|
Sodium:
3777
mg
|
Potassium:
4601
mg
|
Sugar:
36
g
|
Vitamin A:
4268
IU
|
Vitamin C:
19
mg
|
Calcium:
278
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg