Baked Salsa Chicken
Baked Salsa Chicken is boldly seasoned, cheesy, and comforting as can be! This easy Tex-Mex dinner comes together in about half an hour with inexpensive ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It’s a weeknight staple in my house!
Servings 4
Calories 291kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 Cups Salsa divided
- 1 Cup Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the chicken on all sides with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and rub it in.
- Spread 1 cup of salsa in the bottom of a baking dish and place the chicken on top.
- Spoon the remaining salsa over the chicken, then sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve with rice and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
Storing:
This baked salsa chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This baked salsa chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1343IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2mg