Salsa Verde Chicken } Only 4 Ingredients

Name: Salsa Verde Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless); 1 1/2 cups salsa verde; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (grated); 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/16/23Updated: 2/13/26

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Salsa Verde Chicken only has four ingredients and it comes together so quick and easy! Dinner in 30 minutes or less!

TWO salsa verde chicken breasts on a plate over rice

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

Looking for something easy to fix for dinner this week? With this recipe, all you are going to need is four ingredients and 30 minutes and dinner is ready.
This 30 minute dinner dish is perfect for a busy night, but is so delicious that you will want to add it to your recipe rotation and have it for dinner often.
This recipe is perfect for two, but you can easily double it or more to feed a family of any size in the same time.

cilantro sprinkled salsa verde chicken breasts

Salsa Verde Chicken 4 Ingredients

Chicken. I use boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Salsa Verde. This is a green salsa you can find in a jar in the salsa aisle.
Cheese. We like Monterey Jack cheese for this.

How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken

Place chicken breasts in an 8×8 pan and cover them completely with the salsa verde.

pouring salsa verde over chicken breasts

Be sure the meat is totally covered so it stays moist while baking.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes.
After the chicken is baked through top it with some grated cheese and return to the oven for about five more minutes so that the cheese melts.
Spoon leftover sauce over the top of the chicken.
Garnish with cilantro if desired and salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Tip #1
To help this cook more evenly you want to make sure your chicken breasts are the same thickness. I like to pound, using a meat mallet, my chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.

overhead shot of salsa verde chicken over rice on a plate

How to use Leftover salsa verde chicken

Shred the chicken with two forks.
Use shredded chicken in enchiladas or burritos.
Use corn tortillas or flour tortillas and serve as a taco.
Make a bowl with it serving it over rice with sour cream, sliced avocado.
Top a salad with it.

closeup of salsa verde chicken over rice

What to serve Salsa Verde Chicken with:

What’s not to love about a four ingredient, 30 minute meal that’s delicious too!? This is a flavorful and tender chicken dish.

Can I make this in the slow cooker?

For a similar slow cooker/crockpot version, try this recipe: Slow Cooker Chile Verde

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature should salsa verde chicken be?

You want to cook your chicken to 165 degrees F. I usually cook it to 160 degrees and then let it sit for a few minutes.

What is the best way to store leftovers?

Refrigerator: Put them in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Freezing: Cool chicken and sauce completely and place in a freezer-safe container. It will keep frozen up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

How do you reheat salsa verde chicken?

For reheating, place on a microwave safe plate or dish and reheat in a microwave, do in 30 second increments until heated through. Don’t overheat or it will make it tough.

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