Description
A one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with gooey cheese sauce and zesty salsa, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet, browning it on both sides for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and pour salsa on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the salsa-covered chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, pair with warm flour tortillas, rice, or tortilla chips. Adjust spices to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg