This juicy Zesty Verde Chicken Bake is the perfect combination of succulent marinated chicken in a vibrant green salsa and melting pepper jack cheese. Your Mexican food cravings will be happily satisfied with this easy weeknight dinner!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts, sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and lime juice. Mix well to coat the chicken in marinade, and let this sit for 15 minutes to intensify the flavors.
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Place the marinated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and pour salsa verde evenly over the chicken.
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Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Top the baked chicken with shredded pepper jack cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.