Description
Succulent chicken breasts topped with vibrant homemade salsa and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Fresh Salsa (ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Chopped Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the seasoned chicken on both sides.
- Place the browned chicken in a baking dish.
- Top the chicken with fresh salsa, covering each breast generously.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the salsa.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Consider adding jalapeños for spice or corn for sweetness. You can use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg