Description
A flavorful and easy baked chicken dish topped with fresh salsa and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season Generously: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Salsa Layers: Spoon fresh salsa evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Cheesy Goodness: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the salsa-topped chicken.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the dish rest for a few minutes and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the chicken and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even results. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg