Skillet Chicken Verde

Skillet Chicken Verde

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutesTotal Time:30 minutes Servings: 4

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.

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