Salsa Fresca Chicken
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4.8
147 reviews
Excellent
Salsa Fresca Chicken
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This Salsa Fresca Chicken is packed full of bold Tex-Mex flavors but still a light and wholesome dish. It is smothered in fresh tomatoes, cilantro, sweet onion, and of course Monterey Jack cheese. It comes together easily for a quick weeknight meal and since it is made in one dish it can be cleaned up easily as well.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups fresh pico de gallo
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- Garnish
- fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Lay the chicken flat in a large baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cover chicken with the pico then top with cheese.
- Bake on middle rack for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165˚F.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb and friendly for low carb and keto diets.
- Dairy Free- To make this recipe dairy free you can omit the cheese.
- Gluten free- Check labels on ingredients used to verify they are gluten free as somethings can vary brand by brand.
- You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced.
- Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4oz chicken plus toppings
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz chicken plus toppings | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
147 reviews
Excellent
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