Its quick, easy, and versatile.
Luckily, your dinner doesnt have to be complicated.
Jarred salsa verde is the key ingredient here.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
It gently cooks the chicken breasts and permeates them with great flavor as they cook.
Look for salsa verde that has a thicker texturesome store-bought salsas can be runny.
Broiling the dish at the end with some gooey cheese puts it over the top.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
you’ve got the option to serve this salsa verde chicken in several ways.
Set out a trivet and place the baking dish on the table for folks to serve themselves whole breasts.
Serve alongside rice and beans, veggies like green beans or broccoli, and more.
Arrange a rack in the center of the oven.
Season the chicken evenly with pepper.
Place the chicken in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or 3-quart baking dish.
Drizzle with the oil.
Pour the salsa verde over the chicken.
(Note: the chicken is not supposed to be fully cooked at this point).
Remove from the oven and turn the oven to broil.
Sprinkle the chicken with the cheese and return to the oven.
Garnish with cilantro, if using.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
