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Published: Aug 31, 2023 by Kathy

Salsa Verde Chicken

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A casserole dish with chicken breasts topped with a green sauce and cheese.

This Salsa Verde Chicken is an easy-to-make chicken dish filled with flavor. Just five minutes of prep, a few simple ingredients, and one pan make this an ideal weeknight dinner.

A casserole dish filled with chicken, salsa verde and cheese.

Salsa verde

Salsa verde is a green salsa made with tomatillos and chiles. You can make your own or buy a jar at the grocery store. Most salsa verde comes in mild or medium heat. Pick whichever works best for your family.

This pairs deliciously with rice. Just whip up a batch of your favorite rice, either white rice, brown rice, or cilantro lime rice.

While this dish only takes a five-minute prep, you can save even more time by assembling the night before and then just popping into the oven in the evening.

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making a chicken dish with green salsa.

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Chicken - Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Other chicken can be used, however, the cooking time will need to be adjusted.
  • Salsa Verde - Green salsa. Make your own or buy at the store. Jars are usually found in the Mexican food aisle along with other salsas.
  • Cheese - Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Colby or cheddar
  • Seasoning - Cumin, chile powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.

Step-by-step directions

In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Combine seasonings together
  • Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken
  • Place chicken in a casserole dish lightly sprayed with a nonstick spray
  • Pour salsa verde over chicken
  • Cover with foil and place in a preheated 400°F oven
  • Bake for 15 minutes
  • Remove from oven and remove foil
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken
Pouring salsa over seasoned chicken breasts.
Shredded cheese over a casserole dish.
  • Return to oven, uncovered for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through (165°F)
  • To brown the cheese, place under broiler for 1-2 minutes
  • Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot
Baked chicken casserole with browned cheese.

Recipe tips

  • Make certain the chicken isn't overlapping
  • Add additional salsa verde if you want a lot of sauce. The chicken will release juice and add to the sauce.
  • Placing under the broiler is optional. Keep a close eye once it goes under the broiler. It only takes a few short minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Can this recipe be doubled?

Yes, just make certain you use a large enough casserole dish for each chicken breast to lay flat. Cooking time might need to increase.

How do I know if the chicken is done?

The best method is to use an instant-read thermometer. Temperature needs to be at least 165°F.

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A casserole dish filled with chicken, salsa verde and cheese.

Salsa Verde Chicken

Kathy Berget
Easy and delicious baked chicken with salsa verde and cheese.
5 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 393 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13" Baking Dish (or a 8x11 inch dish)
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds, boneless, skinless )
  • 1 - 2 cups salsa verde
  • 4 ounces Monterey cheese (shredded, about 2 cups)

Topping

  • cilantro (optional)
  • green onions (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine seasonings together
    1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • Sprinkle over both sides of chicken
    4 chicken breasts
  • Place chicken in a casserole dish lightly sprayed with a nonstick spray
  • Pour salsa verde over chicken
    1 - 2 cups salsa verde
  • Cover with foil and place in a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 15 minutes
  • Remove from oven and remove foil
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken
    4 ounces Monterey cheese
  • Return to oven, uncovered for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through (165°F)
  • To brown the cheese, place under broiler for 1-2 minutes
  • Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving
  • Serve with chopped cilantro and green onions
    cilantro, green onions

Notes

    • Use between 1-2 cups of salsa verde. If you want extra salsa to spread into your rice, use the full 2 cups. 
    • Use the full 2 cups of salsa verde if you want a lot of sauce. The chicken will release juice and add to the sauce.
    • Make certain the chicken isn't overlapping in the casserole dish.
    • Placing under the broiler is optional. Keep a close eye once it goes under the broiler. It only takes a few short minutes.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 55gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1424mgPotassium: 992mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 803IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Colleen says

    August 31, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    So can’t wait to make this!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 31, 2023 at 7:20 pm

      Yay!!! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
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