Salsa Simmered Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• 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 for 15 minutes. turn chicken over, stir salsa mixture, and continue to simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).