Mexican Chicken
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Chicken
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Juicy chicken breasts, bold spices, zesty salsa, and melted cheese come together in this easy, flavor-packed Mexican Chicken recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups medium salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken breasts with minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, and cumin.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the seasoned chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with salsa, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes longer, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1312mg
(55%)
Potassium
568mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
607IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
372mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1312mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 607IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 372mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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