Description
This flavorful sautéed chicken dish is enriched with salsa verde and garnished with fresh avocado and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (diced into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup salsa verde (or as desired)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh cilantro finely minced (or to taste)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or to taste)
- 1 medium ripe Hass avocado (diced in chunks or sliced as desired)
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional and to taste)
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly season with salt and pepper, and sauté over medium high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through; stir and flip frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the salsa verde, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until warmed through.
- Evenly garnish with the cilantro, lime juice, avocado, and optional red pepper flakes if you want to add some heat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice and cilantro according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg