Salsa Verde Chicken

written by Low Carb Way Of Life | August 15, 2025

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1 ½ cups salsa verde
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.

Season the chicken with the garlic salt, chili powder, and cumin.

Pour ½ cup of salsa verde in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish and spread to coat the bottom.

Place the chicken on top of the salsa. Pour the remaining salsa verde over the top of the chicken.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top of the chicken with the cheese. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese.

Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Servings: 1 chicken breast

Nutritional Information: Calories: 291, Fat: 6g, Carbohydrates:6 g, Fiber:2 g, Protein: 22g