We really liked the weeknight family meal I pulled together with this simple simmered chicken recipe. fantastic with rice. Also available as shreds with tortillas.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 35 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
Ingredients
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (15 ounce) jar mild picante salsa
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts all over with salt and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil until browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Pour salsa and chicken broth over chicken. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken over, stir salsa mixture, and continue to simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 179 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 813 mg |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
A very simple and quick recipe for hectic weeknights. The flavor was pretty good, assuming you use a good quality picante sauce. You could use regular salsa too. I had pounded my chicken breasts to an even 1″ thickness for more even cooking. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken. I actually enjoyed the leftovers more the next day, as the flavors had time to develop.
Soooooo good! Over a 1/2 cup of brown rice and topped with an oz of shredded pepper jack cheese! Delicious! Thank you!
I made this just as written, but , when chicken was done, I put a slice of Monterey Jack cheese on each breast, and covered for a minute, or until cheese is melted. I serve it over rice, with a dollop of sour cream. We loved it!
Absolutely EXCELLENT! Loved it, and checks off the box of just a few ingredients! Great recipe, thanks for posting! Shredded would make a great base for chicken enchiladas!
It was super easy to make! I added lettuce, sour cream and black beans to the plate! Delish! Will make again! (Would have had rice but that is a food item not available in my area at this time.)
Was delicious and so easy to fix. Great when looking for something easy to fix!
It was awesome! I was expecting it would taste good when I read the recipe, but the actual flavor exceeded expectations. While it takes close to an hour to make, it is an easy meal to put together. Highly recommended!
Family all agrees. This is going into regular rotation.So easy and yummy. Served on spaghetti squash with a salad.
I added sauteed onions and garlic. Served it with Spanish rice.
Loved it! More importantly, the kids loved it.!
Second time making it, sliced chicken lengthwise for more even cooking. Added some chopped onions and peppers. Again, delicious! Great recipe to start with and a fun one to play with. This Mom is grateful for a simple, quick yet flavorful meal!