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Mexican Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts, bold spices, zesty salsa, and melted cheese come together in this easy, flavor-packed Mexican Chicken recipe!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Season chicken breasts with minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, and cumin.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the seasoned chicken on both sides.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with salsa, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  5. 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

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

% 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.