Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Bake
Tender baked chicken smothered in a creamy salsa verde sauce and topped with melted cheese for an easy, comforting dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
Chicken Bake
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix salsa verde, sour cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, and cumin until smooth.
- Pour sauce evenly over chicken and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
Notes
Serve over rice, in tortillas, or with vegetables for a complete meal.