Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

I stumbled upon a variation of this pollo en salsa verde recipe on Instagram back in 2022. @jaitfit8 shares Mexican meal prep recipes for weight loss. I love all her recipes, as they emphasize that you can still have traditional Mexican food and be healthy by prioritizing protein, adding vegetables, and making healthy swaps (e.g., opting for low carb tortillas). I’ve made several of her recipes in the past couple of years and credit them for allowing me to lose almost 10 pounds last year! This salsa verde chicken recipe is definitely my favorite, and I make it at least 2 times a month paired with Mexican rice. My version of the recipe uses a jar of salsa, which makes cooking even quicker, but I’ve linked the original recipe that makes it from scratch above. I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Why You’ll Love This Pollo en Salsa Verde Recipe

• Easy – This is an easy recipe made easier by the substitution of fresh salsa with jarred salsa. It’s so easy, I make it 2-3 times a month and surprisingly don’t get tired of it.
• Healthy – This salsa verde chicken recipe is protein-heavy and includes sliced zucchini for increased volume.

Recommended Tools for This Recipe

• Air fryer – I like making most of my chicken in the air fryer, as it comes out juicier. I especially enjoy how the air fryer leaves the chicken skin super crispy. I love snacking on the crispy chicken skin while I prep the rest of this recipe!

Ingredients for Pulled Chicken in Salsa Verde

• Chicken – A staple! While you can use any chicken for this recipe, I prefer using chicken thighs cooked in the air fryer. The chicken thighs are juicier than boneless breast, and I love snacking on the crispy chicken skin while I prep the rest of this recipe. You can choose to boil or roast your chicken, or if you’re really in a rush, buy a rotisserie chicken or pre-shredded chicken available at most major grocery stores!
• Herdez Roasted Salsa Verde – I prefer the medium spiced green salsa then adding some extra ingredients to ramp up the flavor.
• Jalapeño – Optional, but if you prefer your food to be a little spicier, adding jalapeño in a blender with the jarred salsa will make this taste closer to the real thing!
• Knorr Chicken Bouillon – Use it to season your chicken and add some to the salsa verde for extra flavor!

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Print Recipe

Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Courses: Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Learn how to make pollo en salsa verde with this quick and easy recipe!

Pollo Verde Ingredients

Servings

• 16 oz chicken
• 2 zucchini
• 15.7 oz Herdez Roasted Salsa Verde
• 1 jalapeño
• ¹⁄₂ onion
• 2 tbsp chicken bouillon

Pollo en Salsa Verde Recipe

1. Cook chicken

   Season chicken with a tablespoon of bouillon, and cook using your preferred method until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Allow to cool and shred.

2. Prepare salsa

   In a pan, roast a jalapeño and 1/2 an onion until slightly charred. In a blender, add jalapeño, onion, a tablespoon of chicken bouillon, and the jar of Herdez salsa. Blend.

3. Slice zucchini

   Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch slices.

4. Combine ingredients

   Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add salsa and zucchini, and let it cook for 5 minutes, before mixing in shredded chicken. Let ingredients simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Serve

   Serve your pollo en salsa verde with a side of rice or your preferred side dish, and enjoy!