Salsa Verde Baked Chicken Breasts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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Baked in a vibrant green tomatillo-cilantro sauce, offering a fresh, zesty twist on a classic dish. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, blends chicken breasts, tomatillos, cilantro into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 cup, husked and chopped tomatillos
1/2 cup, chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2, seeded and chopped jalapeño
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a food processor, combine 1 cup chopped tomatillos, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 chopped jalapeño, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cumin, pulsing until a smooth, vibrant green sauce forms.
Step 2: Place 4 chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush each with 1 tbsp salsa verde sauce, reserving the rest.
Step 3: Spoon the remaining salsa verde sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them completely. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and edges are golden.
Step 4: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.