5 from 3 votes
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
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
295 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups medium salsa
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
- cilantro freshly chopped, for garnish
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
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.