Salsa Chicken Sooooo Easy
Salsa Chicken Sooooo Easy is the ultimate no-fuss, family-friendly dinner recipe that's bursting with Tex-Mex flavor! Featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts baked to perfection under a generous layer of your favorite jarred salsa and topped with a bubbly, golden Mexican blend cheese, this dish is as flavorful as it is simple to prepare. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a handful of staple ingredients, including a hint of olive oil and seasonings, it’s a perfect choice for busy weeknights. The optional garnish of fresh cilantro adds a bright, herby finish to complement the rich, cheesy goodness. Serve this versatile baked salsa chicken with fluffy rice, warm tortillas, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal everyone will love. Whether you prefer mild, medium, or hot salsa, this recipe allows you to customize the heat level while delivering bold, crowd-pleasing flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups jarred salsa (mild, medium, or hot, based on preference)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons optional: chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking dish with the olive oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well covered.
Cover the baking dish with foil to keep the chicken moist and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the chicken, and return the dish to the oven.
Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
If desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro for added flavor and color. Serve with rice, tortillas, or a side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 3616 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 244.7 g | 489% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2843 mg | 60% | |
*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.
