CHICKEN BREASTS IN GREEN SALSA

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Chicken beasts bathed in a fragrant sauce make a delicate dish, perfect for dinner parties. Serve with rice to complete the meal. This is out of my Mexican Recipes cookbook...Yep...that's the name of the book...

Provided by teresas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breast fillets
salt and pepper
all-purpose flour, for dredging
2 -3 tablespoons butter (or a combination of butter and oil)
16 ounces salsa, green, mild (or hot)
1 cup chicken broth
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 -5 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, plus extra to serve
1/2 green chili pepper, fresh, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup sour cream
lettuce, shredded
3 -5 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then dredge with flour.
  • Shake off the excess.
  • Melt the butter (or butter, oil) in a skillet, then add the chicken and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until golden but not cooked through-the chicken will continue to cook in the sauce.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Place the salsa, broth, garlic, cilantro, chili, and cumin in a pan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a low simmer.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the chicken and sauce from the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with sour cream, lettuce, scallion, and cilantro.

Dipu Shil
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The green salsa is flavorful and tangy, and it really brings the dish together.


Md Rize
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the green salsa was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Yasmine37 Williams
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the green salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Edwards
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices to the green salsa.


poppy seed Poppy
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I'm not a huge fan of green salsa, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful without being too spicy.


Melody Ezem
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the green salsa was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Insane FF
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the green salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Winde Marcelino
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the green salsa was amazing. I would definitely make this again, but I would adjust the cooking time for the chicken.


Saretta Wahman
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Katerina Kahumarina
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the green salsa was tangy and delicious.


Licet Figueroa
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the green salsa was the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.


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