Salsa Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salsa Chicken Recipe
Description
Salsa Chicken is a baked chicken dish featuring boneless, skinless breasts seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with salsa before baking. This method allows the salsa to baste the chicken as it cooks, helping the meat stay tender and absorb the spicy, tangy flavors. After reaching a safe internal temperature, shredded Mexican cheese is sprinkled on top and melted to create a rich, cheesy crust.
The combination of seasoning and salsa creates a lively flavor profile, and optional garnishes like sour cream, fresh cilantro, and diced tomato add creaminess and brightness that contrast with the warm chicken. This recipe suits a simple dinner served alongside rice, beans, or tortillas, offering a convenient way to enjoy a home-cooked, flavorful Mexican-inspired protein.
Baking the chicken in a greased dish and monitoring the internal temperature ensures juiciness and proper cooking. The cheese is added near the end to melt without overcooking, maintaining its texture. The dish can be garnished just before serving for freshness and extra color.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 4 tsp taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup Mexican cheese shredded
- sour cream
- cilantro optional
- tomato optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Grease 9x13 dish and place chicken breast in baking dish. Sprinkle with taco seasoning on both sides of breasts, and pour salsa on top of both breasts.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until internal chicken temperature is 165 degrees.
- Sprinkle chicken with cheese and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes. Top with sour cream and any other toppings desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1045mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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