Cheesy Rotel Chicken Bake
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Cheesy Rotel Chicken Bake
Description
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Bake features seasoned chicken breasts topped with drained diced tomatoes and green chiles and shredded cheddar cheese, all baked together in one dish. The seasoning blend provides complementary southwestern spices, while baking covered ensures the chicken stays tender and juicy. Removing the foil partway through baking allows the cheese to melt and develop a slightly crispy top.
The dish offers a straightforward way to combine protein with flavorful, mildly spicy tomatoes and melted cheese, making it suitable for a comforting dinner served with simple sides like rice or vegetables.
Fresh cilantro or green onions used as a garnish give a fresh contrast to the richness of the cheese and the warmth of the spices.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 can) drained, Rotel brand
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Garnish (optional)
- cilantro freshly chopped
- green onions freshly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Season both sides of the chicken breast and lay flat in a large casserole dish.
- Drain the ROTEL and then spoon it over the chicken breasts to evenly cover them. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
- Top with your choice or freshly chopped cilantro or green onions and serve warm!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1007mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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