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Skillet Salsa Chicken

A quick & easy chickenskillet dinner that is loaded with flavor and perfect for a super busy night
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (trimmed)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Olive OIl
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 16 oz Salsa Verde (jarred or homemade)
  • 1 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 Lime, zested & juiced
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheese, Mexican Blend (or your preferred choice)

Toppings

  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Fresh Jalapeno, chopped
  • Lime

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin
  • Season chicken with seasoning mix on both sides
  • Heat olive oil in oven safe skillet over medium heat
  • Place chicken into skillet and let sear for 3-4 minutes, or until nicely browned and then flip and sear for an additional 3-4 minutes
  • Remove chicken to a platter
  • To the same skillet add in chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes, stirring often
  • Add in garlic and cook for an additioanl 1 minute
  • Add in salsa, chicken stock, lime zest & juice
  • Place chicken back into skillet
  • Put in oven and roast 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
  • Remove and turn oven broiler onto high
  • Sprinkle cheese over chicken and place under broiler for 2-3 minutes or until cheese just starts to brown
  • Throw on any additional toppings you would like & serve
  • ENJOY!
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