Best Green Salsa Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Combine chicken, onion mixture, cheese blend, cream cheese, salsa verde, olives, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl for the filling. Mix well.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then chicken broth. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde; cook until heated through. Spread a spoonful of sauce over the bottoms of two 9x11-inch casserole dishes.
• Wrap a tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Fill with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down into a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until each dish holds 8 enchiladas.
• Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TAMALES (TAMALES CON SALSA VERDE Y POLLO)

Steps:

• For filling:
• Place husks in large pot or large bowl; add water to cover. Place heavy plate on husks to keep submerged. Let stand until husks soften, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
• Preheat broiler. Line heavy baking sheet with foil. Arrange tomatillos on prepared sheet. Broil until tomatillos blacken in spots, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer tomatillos and any juices on sheet to processor and cool. Add chiles and garlic to processor and blend until smooth puree forms. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomatillo puree and boil 5 minutes, stirring often. Add broth. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until sauce coats spoon thickly and is reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Season with salt. Mix in chicken and cilantro. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For dough:
• Using electric mixer, beat lard (with salt and baking powder, if using) in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in fresh masa or masa harina mixture in 4 additions. Reduce speed to low and gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups broth, forming tender dough. If dough seems firm, beat in enough broth, 2 tablespoons at a time, to soften.
• Fill bottom of pot with steamer insert with enough water (about 2 inches) to reach bottom of insert. Line bottom of insert with some softened corn husks. Tear 3 large husks into 1/4-inch-wide strips to use as ties and set aside. Open 2 large husks on work surface. Spread 1/4 cup dough in 4-inch square in center of each, leaving 2- to 3-inch plain border at narrow end of husk. Spoon heaping tablespoon filling in strip down center of each dough square. Fold long sides of husk and dough over filling to cover. Fold up narrow end of husk. Tie folded portion with strip of husk to secure, leaving wide end of tamale open. Stand tamales in steamer basket. Repeat with more husks, dough, and filling until all filling has been used. If necessary to keep tamales upright in steamer, insert pieces of crumpled foil between them.
• Bring water in pot to boil. Cover pot and steam tamales until dough is firm to touch and separates easily from husk, adding more water to pot as necessary, about 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool 1 hour. Cover and chill. Before serving, re-steam tamales until hot, about 35 minutes.)

POLLO CON SALSA VERDE (CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Dredge both sides of chicken through the flour, shaking off excess.
• Melt the butter over med heat in a large heavy bottomed pot.
• Add the chicken and cook over med-high heat turning once, until both sides are well browned, but chicken is not quite cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
• Remove chicken from the pot and keep warm.
• Pour the chicken broth into the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Place the green salsa, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and cumin into the pot; bring to a boil.
• Just as the sauce begins to boil, reduce the heat to obtain a slow simmer. Add the chicken breasts back into the sauce and spoon sauce over each piece of chicken.
• Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through and tender (about 15 minutes).
• Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if desired.
• Place chicken on a serving platter and spoon sauce over each piece.
• Top each piece of chicken with a heaping tablespoon of sour cream and sprinkle some chopped green onion over the sour cream.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine chicken, 1/2 of the onion, peppercorns, salt, and bay leaf in a small pot. Cover with water and bring to a slow boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate and shred meat with a fork. Discard broth or reserve for another use.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in remaining onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion to a bowl and mix in shredded chicken, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and cotija cheese.
• Combine tomatillos, green chiles, cream, cilantro, serrano pepper, egg, and salt for sauce in a blender; blend until smooth.
• Stuff warmed tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour all sauce over top. It may seem runny, but it will set up. Sprinkle remaining Monterey Jack on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVE SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• For the chicken: Whisk together the olive brine, olive oil, oregano, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice and onions in a bowl. Put the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Evenly coat, press out air, seal and place in a large bowl or dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• For the salsa verde: Combine the olive oil, olives, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest and juice, black pepper and chile pepper if using in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
• Prepare the grill for medium-low heat. Sprinkle the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Place on the grill skin-side down and cook slowly until the fat is rendered and the skin begins to turn crispy and golden brown. Flip and continue grilling until the meat registers 155 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 20 minutes total for the smaller breast pieces and 30 for the drumsticks and thighs. Serve with the green olive salsa verde.

CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE (POLLO CON SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper 2. Dredge both sides of chicken through flour shake off excess 3. melt butter in large heavy bottomed pot 4. add chicken and cook over med high turning once until browned but chicken not quite cooked through about 6-7 mins per side 5. remove 6. pour the chicken broth into the pot and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot 7. place the green salsa, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro and cumin into pot and bring to boil 8. just at the pot begins to boil reduce the heat and simmer. Add the chicken breasts back in 9. Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through and tender (about 5min) 10. taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if desire 11. Place chicken on a serving platter and spoon sauce over each piece 12. top each piece of chicken with a heaping tablespoon of sour cream and sprinkle some chopped green onion over the sour cream

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GREEN SAUCE (POLLO CON SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towel. Pour bread crumbs or flour and 1/2 tsp salt onto a large dinner plate. Coat chicken breast in flour on both sides.
• Pour 1/4-inch olive oil into a 10-inch frying pan and heat. When oil is hot, brown chicken breasts on both sides. Remove and set aside for later.
• Finely chop onion and garlic. Pour enough olive oil to cover bottom of a large, deep frying pan and heat. When hot enough, sauté chopped onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. When onions are transparent, add 1-2 Tbsp flour and fry for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in wine, stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Place chicken breasts into the pan with onions and garlic. Slowly pour in chicken broth. Chop parsley and add to pan. Adjust salt. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes, or until breasts are fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.
• Serve with white rice or fried potatoes.

GREEN SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breast (between 2 pieces plastic).
• Put oil in skillet,Brown chicken on both sides.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Place chicken into casserole dish.
• In same skillet put chicken broth and sour cream mix together and heat.
• Pour mixture over chicken.
• Spoon salsa over chicken.
• Top with grated cheese.
• Bake in 350°F oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

CHICKEN AND GREEN SALSA TAMALES

Steps:

• Place corn husks into a large heatproof bowl. Pour enough boiling water over the husks to cover. Place a heatproof plate on the husks to keep them submerged. Let soak for 1 hour. Remove, and set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together lard and 2 teaspoons salt on medium speed until combined. Slowly add the masa harina and stock. Continue to beat until well combined and smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Bring a medium pot filled with water to a boil. Add the tomatillos and jalapenos and cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, and transfer to the jar of a blender along with the garlic, cilantro, onion, and bouillon. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, adding a little water, if needed.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add chicken and tomatillo mixture. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Working with the grain, tear 3 corn husks lengthwise into 24 quarter-inch-wide strips. Set aside.
• Place one of the remaining 12 corn husks on work surface; pat dry. Position corn husk so the small end is parallel to the edge of your work surface. Place 1/4 cup of the masa mixture onto the center, but slightly closer to the bottom, of the corn husk. Spread into a rectangle, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border on the small end and a 1-inch border around the other three sides. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of the masa mixture, followed by a piece of potato and then a piece of cheese. Bring the two long sides of the husk together to enclose the filling. Fold the ends under, tying with 2 of the reserved strips to secure. Repeat process with remaining husks and filling.
• Fill a tamale steamer, or a stockpot fitted with a steamer insert, with enough water to come just below the level of the steamer. Line the bottom of the steamer insert with a layer or corn husks. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and add tamales so that they stand (upright) in the pot. Cover with damp paper towels. Steam for 1 hour and 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary. To check for doneness, unwrap a tamale. When done, dough will come free from corn husk and feel soft. If dough sticks to corn husk, rewrap, and steam 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes to allow the masa to firm up. They will remain warm for about an hour.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN GREEN SALSA

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then dredge with flour.
• Shake off the excess.
• Melt the butter (or butter, oil) in a skillet, then add the chicken and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until golden but not cooked through-the chicken will continue to cook in the sauce.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• Place the salsa, broth, garlic, cilantro, chili, and cumin in a pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a low simmer.
• Add the chicken to the sauce, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
• Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Remove the chicken and sauce from the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve with sour cream, lettuce, scallion, and cilantro.

SALSA STYLE GREEN CHILE CHICKEN BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute onion for 4 minutes. Add flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add cream, salt, pepper, toamtoes, corn, chicken and Worcestershire sauce.
• Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm with cilantro sprinkled on top.

CHICKEN, GREEN SALSA AND NOPALES RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat heavy extra-large skillet or Dutch oven on medium heat. Add chicken, in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add cactus to skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in salsa; bring to boil. Add chicken; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until done (165ºF). Remove from heat; stir in bacon and cilantro.
• Serve topped with sour cream.

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS IN GREEN SALSA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in 6-quart stockpot on medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings for later use.
• Add chicken, in batches; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned on both sides. Return all chicken to pan. Stir in salsa and broth. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix masa dough, cheese and reserved bacon drippings; shape into 18 balls, using about 1 tablespoon of the dough for each.
• Add dough balls to chicken mixture; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until dumplings and chicken are done (165°F). Remove from heat. Stir in bacon and cilantro.
• KITCHEN TIPS:.
• Serving Suggestions: Serve with a crisp green salad tossed with your favorite salad dressing to round out the meal.
• Substitute: Dry corn masa is a great substitute for the fresh masa in this tasty recipe. Just mix 3/4 cup dry masa with enough water (about 1/2 cup) to make soft dough.
• Special Extra: Stir in 2 cups cooked green beans with the dough balls.

CHICKEN AND GREEN SALSA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• pre-heat oven to 350 degrees quarter the tortilla strips and lightly fry in oil until slightly brown, drain on paper towels. in a 9x11 casserole dish, lightly cover bottom with heavy cream and salsa begin layering tortilla strips as if lasagna... top with shredded chicken , cheese and cream and salsa alternating exactly as if lasagna..top layer only tortilla strips and cheese optional decorate with jalapeno slices. pop into oven for 20 minutes until browned on top and bubbling....serve with beans as a side dish and enjoy....

HOMEMADE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a large pan, with 2 Tbl. of corn oil. over a Med. Heat. Cube up chicken breasts,add diced onion and seasoning of you choice (i usally add a dash of salt and pepper as well) stir till chicken is completely cooked through, add one can of diced green chiles, and both boxes of Cream cheese (dice em up, they seem to melt easier) and remove from heat.
• Pre-heat oven to 375*, and take the flour tortillas (burrito sized) and scoop chicken and cream cheese mix into tortilla. *** Note i wrap my burritos like swaddling a baby*** lay tortallia on a flat surface and scoop filling in the middle, take BOTH smaller ends of the tortilla and fold Inward, then with your thumbs grab the tortilla side CLOSEST to your body and flip over toward your finger tips.and tuck in tight! (hope that helps :P )
• Grease a 9x13 pan with a light coating of corn oil. place all burritos in side ways, cover with las palmas enchilada sauce (Green Salsa), and bake for 20 mins, at 375*. Shut off oven, and add 1 Cup of shredded cheese to the top of the burritos and let sit in oven til melted.
• I serve mine with Cilantro and Avocado halfs, with mexican rice, and a dash of sourcream. Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS IN GREEN SALSA

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings from pan; reserve 1 Tbsp. drippings for later use.
• Add chicken, in batches, to pan; cook 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Return all chicken to pan. Stir in salsa and broth. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. Meanwhile, mix masa dough, cheese and reserved bacon drippings; shape into 18 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. dough for each.
• Add dough balls to chicken mixture; cook 5 to 8 min. or until dumplings and chicken are done (165ºF). Remove from heat. Stir in bacon and cilantro.

GREEN CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Whiz coriander stalks, parsley stalks, garlic, ginger, sunflower oil, chilli, soy sauce, kaffir lime leaves, lime zest and juice in a food processor to a paste. Score the chicken pieces with a knife, then coat in the marinade. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight to marinate. For the mango salsa, place all the ingredients in a bowl. Season and toss to combine. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 180C. Place the chicken pieces on a baking tray and bake, turning once, for 35-40 mins until cooked through. Serve the chicken with mango salsa and coriander leaves.