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Cheesy Baked Salsa Chicken
This Salsa Chicken is made from chicken breasts flavored with Mexican spices, topped with chunky salsa, and baked with melted cheese!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chunky salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Add salt, black pepper, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a small bowl. Mix together to combine and set aside.
- Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lay chicken breasts on top in a single layer, and then cover with another piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Using a meat mallet or a heavy skillet (cast iron works best), pound each breast to about 3/4-inch thickness.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Pour 1 cup of salsa onto the bottom of the baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Place chicken breasts on top and spoon the remaining salsa on each one.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender, juicy, and fully cooked through. (The internal temperature should read 165ºF with a meat thermometer.)
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the top of each chicken breast with cheese.
- Turn the oven broiler on high, place chicken under the broiler, and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve.
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Notes
- Cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, or a Mexican-blend shredded cheese all work in this recipe!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1809mg
(75%)
Potassium
828mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
986IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1809mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 828mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 986IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.