Simple Salsa Verde Chicken
This easy and healthy salsa verde chicken recipe is perfect for a heavy work week or a last-minute football party! This healthy and simple chicken recipe is packed full of flavor but low in fat and calories! I love using chicken thighs for this recipe because once cooked the chicken is so tender and juicy and I have found that if you use breasts, they get dried out. This healthy chicken recipe is gluten-free and paleo friendly! – Kara, The Accidental Chef
Serves 5
Ingredients:
- 6 4 oz raw skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp of garlic salt
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano ( I prefer Mexican Oregano)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 18 oz salsa verde ( can use medium or mild depending on your spicy tolerance level)
- black pepper
- 1 onion, thin long slices
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
Directions for Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken:
Rub the 1/2 tsp of oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin into the chicken.
Then place the chicken, bell peppers, and onions into the crock pot. Add the remaining spices and a dash of black pepper and stir the ingredients in the crock pot to make sure that everything is evenly spiced.
Add the salsa verde and cook for 2 hours on High or 4 hours on low!
Works well with the cauliflower cilantro lime “rice” (click here for the recipe).
Directions for Baked Salsa Verde Chicken:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Spray the bottom of baking dish with an olive oil spray.
Toss the chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp of oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
Place the sliced bell peppers and onions into the pan. Coat with 1 tsp of cumin and 1 tsp of oregano. Then add the chicken on top.
Add the salsa verde and sprinkle the rest of the cumin on top. Mix slightly to make sure everything is coated with the sauce evenly.
Cook for 30-40 mins or until chicken is tender.
Works well with the cauliflower cilantro lime “rice”.
Serves 5 | Calories per serving: 230 | Fat: 10.6 g | Carbs: 11 g | Net Carbs: 8.9 g | Protein: 17.8 g
