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Chicken Salsa Verde

Chicken Salsa Verde

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Salsa Verde is a creamy, zesty dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. With tender chicken and flavorful salsa, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Make it tonight for a hearty and satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 can Chicken broth 14.5-ounce can
  • 1½ cups Salsa verde green salsa
  • ½ cup Green taco sauce
  • 1 can Evaporated milk 5-ounce can
  • 1 whole Rotisserie chicken meat pulled off the bone and shredded into chunks (about 6 cups)
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Green onions thinly sliced (include green tops)
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped fresh

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat the butter over medium-high heat in a large, deep ovenproof skillet (or a 5 to 6 quart Dutch oven).
  2. Whisk in the flour to make a paste.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the broth, salsa, taco sauce, and evaporated milk; whisk into the pan.
  4. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in the chicken, heat through, and cover to keep warm.
  6. Meanwhile, adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 400°F.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Choose a salsa verde that matches your desired spice level.