Description
This Salsa Verde Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Tender shredded chicken simmered in tangy salsa verde, seasoned with aromatic spices, and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime for a burst of Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if searing)
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- If using raw chicken: Season both sides with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken: Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15–20 minutes (or until chicken is fully cooked and tender).
- Remove chicken and shred: Use two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pan, stir to coat in the sauce, and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
In a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden (optional, for extra flavor).
Notes
Notes:
- Great for tacos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, or served over rice.
- For a shortcut, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and simmer with salsa verde for 5–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
