Salsa Topped Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Salsa Topped Chicken Breasts recipe! Juicy, oven-baked chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned with a robust blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, then seared to golden perfection before finishing in the oven. The real star, however, is the homemade fresh salsa—a zesty medley of ripe tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño, all brightened up with a splash of lime juice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple, wholesome ingredients, this dish is an easy yet impressive way to bring fresh, hearty flavor to your table. Best of all, it pairs beautifully with rice, salad, or roasted veggies for a complete meal that's sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for quick dinners, healthy eating, and lovers of bold, Mexican-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
- 1 piece lime, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (for salsa)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno (if using), lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Transfer the skillet with the seared chicken breasts to the preheated oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Top each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of the fresh salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.7 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4009 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 221.1 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2767 mg | 59% | |
*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.
