Chicken Breasts in Green Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 chicken breast fillets
salt and pepper
all-purpose flour , for dredging
2 -3 tbsp butter (or a combination of and oil)
16 oz salsa, green, mild (or hot )
1 cup chicken broth
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 -5 tbsp cilantro, chopped, plus extra to serve
1/2 green chili pepper, fresh, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup sour cream
lettuce, shredded
3 -5 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	226.47 Kcal (948 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.99g	25%
Cholesterol	45.36mg	15%
Sodium	1139.64mg	47%
Potassium	575.03mg	12%
Total Carbs	15.94g	5%
Sugars	5.44g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	11%
Protein	7.26g	15%
Vitamin C	22.8mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	135.5mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	83.02 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.86g	25%
Cholesterol	16.63mg	15%
Sodium	417.77mg	47%
Potassium	210.8mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.84g	5%
Sugars	1.99g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	11%
Protein	2.66g	15%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	38%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	49.7mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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