Easy Baked Salsa Chicken

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Only 4 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep are required for this delicious lunch or dinner recipe!

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 268 kcal

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

4 chicken breast about 1 1/2 pounds, skinless boneless
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups salsa (one 15 ounce jar)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
sour cream for garnish
green onion for garnish

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray and spread 1/2 cup of the salsa evenly on the bottom.
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer on top of the salsa. Sprinkle taco seasoning on top of the chicken breasts and top with remaining salsa. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clean.
Sprinkle the chicken evenly with the cheese and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream and green onions and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
In a pinch, you can substitute the salsa for diced tomatoes with green chilis.

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 1032mg (43%) Potassium 721mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 811IU (16%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 242mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories	268kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	100mg	33%
Sodium	1032mg	43%
Potassium	721mg	15%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	811IU	16%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	242mg	24%
Iron	1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.