Salsa Verde Chicken

Salsa Verde Chicken

Serves: 4 to 6 people

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of chicken breast
• 1 (15 oz.) jar of salsa verde
• 1 - 2 cups of monterey jack cheese (we couldn't find it in the store, so we shredded a block of pepper jack --- this added an awesome kick to the dish! Justin really loves cheese so I shredded 2 cups.)
• 1/4 cup of cilantro

Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Place chicken pieces (no larger than 1" thick) into the bottom of an 8"x8" pan.  Make sure the chicken covers the entire bottom of the dish.  Cover the chicken in the entire jar of salsa. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken temperature is 165.

While the chicken is baking, dice the cilantro. Once chicken is cooked, cover the salsa chicken with the shredded cheese and put it back into the oven til the cheese is melted to your liking (about 5 minutes).

Sprinkle diced cilantro on top of dish and serve with rice and black beans! And enjoy!