Baked Salsa Verde Chicken with Melted Pepper Jack Cheese

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
Place the chicken breasts on a clean work surface. Pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.

3. Sear the Chicken:
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Do not cook all the way through; this step is just to add a nice crust.

4. Transfer to Oven:
Remove from heat and gently pour the salsa verde over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well covered.

5. Bake:
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake the chicken for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

6. Add Cheese:
Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle shredded Pepper Jack cheese over each chicken breast. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Garnish:
Once done, remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

8. Serve:
Serve hot, with some additional salsa verde on the side if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

- Total Time: PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

1. Baked Chicken
2. Salsa Verde Recipe
3. Chicken Dinner
4. Oven-Baked Dish
5. Easy Chicken Recipe
6. Pepper Jack Cheese
7. Family Meal
8. Cilantro
9. Quick Dinner Idea
10. Flavorful Chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1050 calories

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