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22) Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

Tangy, a little zesty, cheesy on top — and three steps from start to oven. This is genuinely the dinner I make when I don't want to think. Pour salsa verde over chicken, bake it, add cheese for the last five minutes, eat. The tomatillo sauce keeps everything moist and adds enough flavor that the sea
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ cups salsa verde store-bought
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in the dish.
  3. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly over each piece.
  4. Pour the salsa verde over the chicken, making sure it is fully covered.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F inside.
  6. Take the dish out and sprinkle cheese over the top.
  7. Return it to the oven for 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.