Salsa Chicken

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This salsa chicken recipe is very easy and quick! Someone gave me this recipe a few years back, and it has become a household favorite. Depending on your taste, you can use mild, medium, or hot salsa. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn.

Submitted by Faye
Updated on April 3, 2024
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A plate of salsa chicken topped with sour cream and served over yellow rice
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

  • 1 cup salsa

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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  2. Place chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Sprinkle seasoning mix on both sides of chicken breasts.

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  3. Pour salsa on top.

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is tender and juicy and the juices run clear, 25 to 35 minutes.

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  5. Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese.

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  6. Continue baking until cheese is melted and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes more.

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  7. Top with sour cream and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

287 Calories
12g Fat
7g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 863mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 36g 71%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 243mg 19%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 531mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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