Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema
These salsa verde chicken tacos are perfect to prep ahead for busy weeknights. Save the leftover chicken and avocado crema to enjoy in bowls or other meals throughout the week!
Ingredients
Salsa Verde Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 12 oz salsa verde
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- pinch of salt
Avocado Crema
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed
- 2 teaspoons honey
- pinch of salt
Taco Additions
- corn tortillas
- pickled onions
- shredded lettuce
- feta crumbles
- squeeze of lime
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt. Sear them on a hot skillet with the avocado oil on each side for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the salsa to the chicken, cover with a lid, and lower heat to a simmer. Cook covered for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the crema by adding all of the ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until creamy.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and shred with two forks or in a standing mixer. Place it back in the sauce.
- Heat up your favorite tortillas over an open flame on the stove or on a hot skillet.
- Assemble your tacos! Add the crema on the bottom, place the chicken on top and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!