Easy Creamy Salsa Chicken
Transform dinner into a quick, flavorful masterpiece with this Easy Creamy Salsa Chicken recipe. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious, velvety sauce made from zesty jarred salsa and rich cream cheese. A final sprinkling of melted cheddar and fresh cilantro ties it all together for a meal that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, pairing beautifully with rice, tortillas, or roasted veggies. Packed with bold flavors and minimal prep, it's your go-to solution for satisfying Tex-Mex-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 cups jarred salsa
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside (they will not be fully cooked yet).
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the salsa. Let it warm for 1 minute, then add the cream cheese in chunks.
Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and combined with the salsa to create a creamy sauce.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top of each piece.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and let it melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot with your choice of rice, tortillas, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.0 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 767 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 5576 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 242.7 g | 485% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 671 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2865 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
