Cilantro Salsa Verde Chicken

Name: Cilantro Salsa Verde Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680 g Chicken breasts, boneless; 40 g Butter; 150 g Onion; 12 g Garlic, fresh; 30 g Cilantro, fresh; 240 g Salsa verde; 240 g Chicken broth; 120 g Tomato, fresh; 30 g Green onion

Cilantro Salsa Verde Chicken · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 340 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a vibrant salsa verde sauce with fresh cilantro, onion, and garlic, creating a bright, savory dish with a gentle tang and herbaceous finish.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 340
Difficulty: easy

American Mexican Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gChicken breasts, boneless
40 gButter
150 gOnion
12 gGarlic, fresh
30 gCilantro, fresh
240 gSalsa verde
240 gChicken broth
120 gTomato, fresh
30 gGreen onion

Equipment

stovetop, saucepan, wooden spoon, tongs, chef knife, cutting board, measuring cup, serving spoon

Instructions

Melt butter
Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. · 2 min
What to look for: butter fully melted and foaming
Soften aromatics
Add onion and garlic and saute until soft. · 4 min
What to look for: onion translucent and fragrant
Brown chicken
Add chicken breasts and saute until golden brown. · 6 min
What to look for: golden brown surfaces
Add sauce and herbs
Add salsa verde, chicken broth and cilantro. · 2 min
What to look for: sauce evenly coats chicken
Simmer gently
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. · 4 min
What to look for: light bubbling around edges
Garnish and serve
Serve over rice or couscous and sprinkle with the chopped fresh tomatoes and green onion. · 2 min
What to look for: fresh herbs and tomatoes visible

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	340
Protein	38 g
Carbohydrates	7 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	18 g
of which saturated	9 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	620 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk

May contain: nightshades

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Chicken breasts

chicken thighs boneless: Thighs stay juicier and more forgiving during simmering.
turkey breast: Cook gently to avoid dryness.

Butter

olive oil: Adds fruitiness and reduces saturated fat.

Onion

shallot: Sweeter and milder than onion.

Garlic

garlic paste: Use unsalted paste for better control.

Cilantro

parsley: Less citrusy but still fresh.

Salsa verde

green enchilada sauce: Check sodium and spice level.