Salsa Fresca Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Salsa Fresca Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 tsp garlic powder; kosher salt and pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 6 large roma tomatoes; 1 medium red onion; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 1-2 jalapeños; 1 lime; 1 cup shredded mozzarella

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4
Calories
409 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Salsa Fresca Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Deacon Rivera

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Chicken breasts are marinated, topped with salsa fresca and shredded mozzarella cheese, and then baked in the oven to perfection.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
1 tsp garlic powder
kosher salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
6 large roma tomatoes finely diced
1 medium red onion finely diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
1-2 jalapeños seeded and diced
1 lime zest, and juice of
1 cup shredded mozzarella

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F.
Rub the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil; Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden-brown and mostly cooked through.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime.
Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Spoon the salsa fresca mixture over the chicken and top with the shredded cheese.
Bake for around 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Notes

Use boneless and skinless chicken breast
You may use chicken thighs, just make sure they are skinless and boneless.
Use fresh ingredients
Oven temperatures vary. The chicken breast usually doesn't need more than 20 minutes in the oven. But depending on the thickness and size of the chicken breast, it may need an additional 10 minutes. The best way to check for doneness is to use a food thermometer. Place it on the thickest part of the chicken breast and wait until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 409kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 1027mg (43%) Potassium 1163mg (33%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1213IU (24%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 177mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 409 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	409kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	56g	112%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	167mg	56%
Sodium	1027mg	43%
Potassium	1163mg	25%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1213IU	24%
Vitamin C	27mg	30%
Calcium	177mg	18%
Iron	1mg	6%