Description
Salsa Chicken is an easy, delicious meal made with just a few ingredients. This dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a zesty salsa, then baked with cheese until perfectly juicy. It's a great option for a busy night, delivering big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups of your favorite salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional for extra spice)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Season the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. Place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
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Add Salsa:
- Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken breasts. Make sure each piece is well-coated.
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Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile and can be adjusted to include toppings like sliced olives, diced avocado, or jalapeños.
- Serve with a side of rice, quinoa, or tortillas, and a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg