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Easy Tender Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy recipe for tender, juicy chicken simmered in salsa verde, perfect for flavorful weeknight tacos that come together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde (jarred or homemade)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, diced finely
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Small handful cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed before serving
  • Optional: fresh lime juice, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, avocado mash

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion finely, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the cilantro. Set aside. Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds or heating in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cumin, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Nestle chicken breasts into the skillet with onions and garlic. Pour in salsa verde and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. The liquid should come about halfway up the chicken.
  4. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender (internal temperature 165°F).
  5. Remove lid and shred chicken directly in the pan using two forks or tongs, mixing with salsa verde sauce. If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to thicken.
  6. Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed. Optionally, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  7. Spoon shredded salsa verde chicken onto warm tortillas and add desired toppings such as diced onions, extra cilantro, avocado slices, or crumbled cheese.

Notes

Keep the lid on during simmering to lock in moisture and keep chicken tender. Shred chicken while hot for best texture and flavor absorption. If salsa verde is watery, simmer uncovered after shredding to thicken sauce. Season gradually with salt to avoid over-salting. Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft.

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