Description
20-Minute Shredded Chicken Verde is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico to your table in just 20 minutes. Tender, juicy chicken is simmered in zesty verde sauce, making it perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos. This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights, providing a delicious and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup green salsa (salsa verde)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Pour the green salsa over the chicken, simmering gently for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and shred the chicken directly in the skillet using two forks.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shredded chicken and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy on tortillas or rice, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg