Ingredients for 4 Alarm Salsa Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Greek yogurt (optional for serving)
- 16 ounces jarred salsa (Pace Picante recommended)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro + extra for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- Garlic cloves (not in recipe)
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- Serrano pepper (not in recipe)
- Turmeric powder (not in recipe)
- Water (not in recipe; chicken broth is used instead)
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- cooked rice (optional for serving)
- tortillas (optional for serving)
- shredded lettuce (optional for serving)
- sour cream (optional for serving)
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How to Make 4 Alarm Salsa Chicken
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the jarred salsa (16 oz), diced onion (1/2 cup), diced bell pepper (1/2 cup), and chicken broth (1 cup).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the skillet.
- Stir in the lime juice (2 tablespoons) and cilantro (1/4 cup), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken over rice, with tortillas, or as a filling for tacos or burritos. Garnish with extra cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
15g
Carbs
1g
