5.0 from 30 votes
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Bake
This easy chicken bake is a family friendly recipe that can be prepped and in the oven in just 5 minutes! Combining the delicious Southwestern flavors of tomatoes and green chiles with a cheesy topping, this easy dinner is loaded with delicious flavor!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 359 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (1 can) drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish (optional)
- Freshly chopped cilantro
- freshly chopped green onions
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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
697mg
(29%)
Potassium
1007mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
441IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% 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.