Baked Salsa Chicken
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Baked Salsa Chicken
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This baked salsa chicken has tender chicken breast topped with melty cheese and salsa for an easy weeknight dinner with only a little prep. Leftovers can also be easily made into tacos, nachos, burritos and more!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup mild salsa divided
- 3 tablespoons lime juice about 1 1/2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 medium chicken breasts about 2-3 pounds, boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- cilantro optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Oil a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish. Pour ½ cup salsa in the baking dish and spread evenly; set aside.
- In a medium bowl add lime juice, olive oil, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Whisk together until combined.
- Place chicken breast one at a time into the oil mixture coating all sides, then place in the prepared pan.
- Pour remaining oil mixture over chicken breasts. Evenly pour remaining 1 cup salsa over chicken breasts. Place in the oven to bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken internal temperature reaches 165 degrees when checked with a meat thermometer.. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Add the shredded cheese to the top of the chicken breasts and return to the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melty.
- Let the chicken rest for at least five minutes before slicing. This keeps them nice and juicy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
467kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
1428mg
(60%)
Potassium
1124mg
(32%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
883IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1428mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1124mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 883IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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