Salsa Verde Chicken

5 from 27 votes

Easy and delicious baked chicken with salsa verde and cheese.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 393kcal

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

- 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.