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One-Pan Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken with moist chicken breasts in a flavorful green sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner. Only 5 ingredients and cooks in one pan!
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One-Pan Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken

One-Pan Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken with moist chicken breasts in a flavorful green sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner. This recipe has only 5 ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (4 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup salsa verde

Instructions

  • Trim chicken of any excess fat. Rinse well and pat dry. Season with salt to taste.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. 
  • Add chicken in a single layer and sear for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned but not cooked through.
  • In a bowl, combine heavy cream and salsa verde. Pour over chicken. 
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer until sauce is reduced and a thermometer at the thickest part of chicken reads 165 F. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 578mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.4mg