Baked Salsa Verde Chicken

Yields: 4 servings | Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro (Delish)

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde

1.5 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Optional: cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place chicken in a large baking dish. Brush all over with oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Pour salsa verde over top and shake the pan until a little salsa also gets underneath the chicken.

3. Bake until cooked through, 35 minutes.

4. Remove chicken from oven and turn on broiler. Top with cheese and broil until melted and slightly golden, about 2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice.