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Low-Carb Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Low-Carb Salsa Verde Chicken

The creamy low-carb salsa verde chicken is a dinner for your entire family. It is a classic Mexican recipe everyone will enjoy!

Course dinner
Keyword low-carb salsa verde
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Jalapeno deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.

  2. Add the chicken breasts to the heated skillet, and season on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.

  3. Saute until the chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through.

  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium.

  5. Stir in the jalapeno, and saute until beginning to soften.

  6. Whisk in the salsa verde and heavy whipping cream. Stir to combine, and saute until the sauce begins to thicken.

  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, and toss to coat in the sauce.

  8. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the chicken, and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted.

  9. Garnish with sliced jalapenos before serving.

Recipe Notes

Calories: 275 per serving (1 chicken breast)
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.