Keto Salsa Verde Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavor-packed Keto Salsa Verde Chicken—a low-carb, one-skillet wonder that’s as easy as it is delicious! Succulent, seared chicken breasts are smothered in tangy salsa verde, then baked to perfection with a bubbling layer of Monterey Jack cheese. Infused with bold spices like cumin and garlic powder, this dish is bursting with zesty Mexican-inspired flavors. Finished with a garnish of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it’s the ultimate keto-friendly comfort food that pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or a simple side salad. With just 10 minutes of prep and a 25-minute total cook time, this gluten-free recipe is your go-to for quick, satisfying, and wholesome meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
Step 3
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
Step 5
Once seared, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6
Pour the salsa verde into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 7
Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling them into the salsa verde.
Step 8
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chicken.
Step 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1217.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1940.4 |
| Total Fat 87.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 691.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4647.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.5g | |
| Protein 248.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1001.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2622.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories