Cheesy Salsa Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
622 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Salsa Chicken
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Simple and delicious Cheesy Salsa Chicken is packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. It is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 large yellow onions halved, peeled & thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chunky salsa divided
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded, divided
Topping Options
- 1 Jalapeno pepper sliced
- black olives sliced
- green chiles diced
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread some salsa in the bottom of a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon each olive oil and butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, sear the chicken on each side for about 3-4 minutes. The chicken should be browned, but not cooked through. (It'll finish in the oven.)
- Transfer the seared chicken to your prepared baking dish.
- To the same skillet you cooked the chicken in, add 1 tablespoon each olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the sliced onions. Cook until the onions are softened and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Spread cooked onions over the chicken breasts.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and 3/4 cup jack cheese. Spread the sour cream mixture over the onions on the chicken.
- Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of salsa and spread to cover. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and jack cheese. Top with any additional toppings - like jalapenos, olives, or green chiles.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Once the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, remove the chicken from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
1597mg
(67%)
Potassium
858mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1420IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
524mg
(52%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1597mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1420IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 524mg | 52% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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