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Baked Salsa Chicken

This baked salsa chicken is so easy, but it comes out juicy and bursting with flavor thanks to the salsa!
Course Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword baked salsa chicken, chicken, mexican, salsa chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 324kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  • Season the chicken with the garlic salt, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Pour ½ cup of salsa in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish and spread to coat the bottom.
  • Place the chicken on top of the salsa. Pour the remaining salsa over the top of the chicken.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees. 
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top of the chicken with the cheese. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

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Notes

The nutrition info is based off salsa containing 2 carbs per 2 tablespoons. If the salsa you use has more sugar, the nutrition info will vary accordingly.
Swap out the pepper jack for cheddar, if you'd prefer a more mild cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1593mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 5g