We like to serve our Salsa Verde Chicken on top of white rice but it would be very tasty with Homemade Spanish rice, Cilantro lime rice, or Sour Cream Rice. For a healthier route, make this tasty Cauliflower Rice!
Simple Chicken Verde
Salsa Verde, translates to “green salsa”. There are many recipe variations for salsa verde; they most often include green chilies, jalapenos, and tomatillos- which lend to the green coloring of the salsa. Red Salsa, on the other hand, uses a base of tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and often includes fresh lime juice, and ground cumin. Salsa Verde Chicken is so simple and wonderfully delicious. It’s a one-pot meal that can be made in 30-35 minutes from start to finish. This Chicken Verde recipe is seasoned with a little garlic salt and pepper and cooked in salsa verde. As it cooks, it soaks up all of the yummy flavors of salsa verde. It’s so tasty—my family always craves this dish! You can use store-bought salsa verde or try making our easy homemade Tomatillo Salsa!
How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken
PREP. Preheat oven to 400°F. SEASON. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with garlic salt and pepper. Pour Salsa Verde into a baking dish, and add chicken breast to the dish. BAKE. Bake for about 35 minutes or until internal temp is 165°F. CHEESE. Remove chicken and add shredded cheese on top. Broil for an additional few minutes. SERVE. Serve over rice making sure to add some of the additional salsa verde as a sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Chicken thighs can be used if chicken breasts are unavailable. The higher fat content lends to a juicier chicken. Spice. Use a mild salsa verde to make it more kid-friendly. Mild Salsa Verde doesn’t include as many jalapenos. Uses. Bake the chicken until tender enough to shred. Use the flavored shredded chicken in Tortillas for Tacos, Burrito Bowls, salads, Quesadillas, or Chicken Enchiladas. Crock Pot. Use the slow cooker to make this delicious dish.
Add all the ingredients, except the cheese, to the crock pot. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. During the last half hour of cooking, sprinkle the cheese on top and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve with toppings and enjoy! For whole pieces of chicken, cook for a shorter amount of time than if you want to make shredded chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Green Salsa Chicken with any of these tasty sides:
Black Beans or Refried Beans Mexican Corn on the Cob Cilantro Lime Rice Mexican Cornbread Homemade Flour Tortillas Tortilla Chips
Storing Info
STORE leftover Chicken Verde recipe in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will last for 3-4 days. FREEZE for about 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before using. To reheat, use the oven or microwave. Add additional shredded cheese on top before reheating. I like to place it in a covered baking dish and warm it up in the oven.
For more Mexican recipes, check out:
Cheesy Rice and Chicken Salsa Chicken Taco Casserole Albondigas Soup Enchilada Casserole Mexican Chicken
