Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken
You gotta love a one-skillet dinner.
Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken
YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 5 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS
INGREDIENTS
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (16-oz.) jar salsa verde
- 3 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Season chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp oil. Cook chicken until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Still on medium heat, heat remaining oil. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add salsa verde, cream cheese, and chicken broth, and stir until cream cheese has melted completely into sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet and let simmer until slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro. Serve chicken with extra sauce spooned over the top.
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