Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken

You gotta love a one-skillet dinner.

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Yields: 4 servings

Prep Time: 0:05

Total Time: 0:30

4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. cumin

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. olive oil, divided

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (16-oz.) jar salsa verde

3 oz. cream cheese

1/2 c. chicken broth

1/4 c. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

1. Season chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp oil. Cook chicken until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2. Still on medium heat, heat remaining oil. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add salsa verde, cream cheese, and chicken broth, and stir until cream cheese has melted completely into sauce.
3. Return chicken to skillet and let simmer until slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro. Serve chicken with extra sauce spooned over the top.

Chelsea Lupkin

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