Easy Picante Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and fuss-free Easy Picante Chicken recipe! Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are smothered in zesty picante sauce and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for a vibrant, Tex-Mex inspired dish that’s satisfying and simple to prepare. With just 10 minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients, this one-skillet recipe is perfect for busy nights. Customizable heat levels allow you to choose between mild, medium, or spicy picante sauce to suit your taste, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a bright finishing touch. Serve this irresistible baked chicken with rice, tortilla chips, or a crisp salad for a complete meal that’s full of bold flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups picante sauce (mild, medium, or spicy, based on preference)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Pour the picante sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet.
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken.
Return the skillet to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 3922 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 244.1 g | 488% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 949 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2699 mg | 57% | |
*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.
