This 3-Ingredient Salsa Chicken is a weeknight lifesaver—just chicken, salsa verde, and cheese come together for a juicy, flavorful main that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Serve it whole or shred it for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.

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Ingredients:

• 4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup thick jarred salsa verde (such as Casa Martinez)
• 4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange a rack in the center of the oven.
2. Season chicken evenly with black pepper. Place in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or 3-quart baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and pour salsa verde over the chicken.
3. Bake until salsa is bubbly and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 140°F, about 20–25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and turn oven to broil. Sprinkle cheese over the chicken and return to oven. Broil until a thermometer registers 165°F and cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 4 minutes.
5. Season with salt to taste and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
   

This dish is a testament to the power of simplicity in cooking. Thanks to Simply Recipes for this quick and versatile recipe. Have a go-to three-ingredient wonder of your own? Share it with us in the Cooking & Recipes forum!

 

[Arlee]

Trying this one tonight. Sounds yummy!

 

[Sophia M.]

Trying this one tonight. Sounds yummy!

So glad it caught your eye, Arlee! Let me know how it turns out or if you give it a twist. Enjoy your dinner!