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Baked Salsa Chicken Recipe

Baked Salsa Chicken is a no-brainer of a meal! Quick, easy and delicious, it'll quickly become a family favorite. Succulent, cheese slathered chicken, in a tangy sauce, serve with beans and rice!

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 810kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts around 2 pounds total
  • 1 jar 16 ounces your favorite chunky salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Cotija cheese optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Rub the olive oil and taco seasoning over the chicken breasts until evenly coated.
  • Pour 1 cup of salsa in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the dish, and pour the remaining salsa over the top.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Top the chicken with shredded cheese and return to the oven, cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkled chopped cilantro and cotija cheese over the chicken and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 810kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 256mg | Sodium: 1243mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1249IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1025mg | Iron: 1mg