Skillet Chicken Verde

Skillet Chicken Verde

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ingredients

• 1 pound tomatillos, peeled and washed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, stem removed
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lime, juice and zest
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, and garlic and lightly char on all sides before transferring to a blender to puree.
2. Heat the oil in the same skillet, add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes per side.
3. Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scrapping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Add the salsa verde, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Remove from heat and mix in the lime juice and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 240, Fat 8g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 84mg, Sodium 139mg, Carbs 12g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g), Protein 28g

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