Description
Fresh Salsa Chicken is a flavorful and easy recipe featuring seasoned chicken breasts topped with fresh salsa and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with fresh salsa and shredded cheese.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Top with diced avocado and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the salsa or sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken before baking.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg