Paleo Salsa Verde Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Paleo Salsa Verde Chicken. This wholesome recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a homemade salsa verde made from fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. With a short prep time of just 20 minutes, this dish is a time-saving marvel that doesn’t compromise on taste. The rich, zesty sauce is perfectly balanced with hints of cumin and citrus, complementing the juicy chicken for a mouthwatering result. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside your favorite paleo-friendly sides for a healthy, satisfying meal that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with bold flavors. Whether you're keeping to a paleo lifestyle or simply looking for a nutritious dinner idea, this Paleo Salsa Verde Chicken is sure to delight your taste buds!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Step 5
Add the quartered tomatillos to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Step 6
Pour in the lime juice and chicken broth, then add the chopped cilantro and cumin. Stir everything together.
Step 7
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the salsa verde mixture.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 9
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
Serve the Paleo Salsa Verde Chicken with your favorite paleo-friendly sides or over a bed of cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1736.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1671.2 |
| Total Fat 55.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3470.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.4g | |
| Protein 228.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 250.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3792.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories