Baked Salsa Chicken

4.70 from 10 votes

If you are looking for a great tasting weeknight dinner, this Baked Salsa Chicken is it. Salsa, cheese and cilantro make for an easy & delicious meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time26

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy chicken recipe, easy mexican dinner

Servings:

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups salsa low sodium if possible
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper
In a large skillet add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmery and hot, add the chicken. Cook on both sides until the chicken is browned, about 3 minutes per side. It does not have to be fully cooked through as it will finish in the oven. You're just looking to sear/brown the chicken on each side.
In a baking dish, add 1 cup of the salsa at the bottom of the dish, place the chicken on top, and add the rest of the salsa on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on the chicken breasts.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165˚F. The exact timing will depend on the size of the chicken breasts.
Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

I recommend using low-sodium salsa to keep the dish from getting too salty.
You can use any type of shredded cheese that you like.
If you're not a fan of cilantro, you can leave it out or substitute another fresh herb like parsley or oregano.

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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1 piece of chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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