Salsa Simmered Chicken

Salsa-simmered chicken is a quick-and-easy recipe that makes a great family dinner on a weeknight.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (15 ounce) jar mild picante salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken breasts all over with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

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).