Description
This Salsa Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with taco seasoning, topped with salsa and melted cheese, then finished with a dollop of sour cream. Serve over rice or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
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Ingredients for Salsa Chicken:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the prepared dish and sprinkle seasoning mix on both sides.
- Add salsa: Pour salsa on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the cooked chicken and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with sour cream and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 863mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 101mg
