Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken is a quick and easy chicken dinner recipe. Seasoned chicken, topped with salsa and shredded chicken. You finish off the chicken in the oven for a tasty oven baked salsa chicken. A simple weeknight dinner.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Large Chicken Breasts or 4 small
1 Tablespoon Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
1 cup Salsa as needed
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 450 degrees.
Then slice your chicken in half lengthwise, making the chicken thinner.
Season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Do both sides of the chicken.
Heat oil in an oven proof skillet and then pan sear the chicken on both sides. You want to make sure the chicken fully cooks. Internal temperature needs to be 165 degrees.
Once chicken is done, top with salsa, and shredded cheese.
Toss in the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted on top.
Once done serve up the salsa chicken with your favorite sides.

Notes

Chicken - You want to cut thick chicken into thinner strips to ensure that your chicken is thinner and will cook a lot quicker.

Cheese - Any flavor of cheese works great for this chicken dinner idea. Even a quesadilla cheese or Mexican cheese blend would be great.

Add In Items - You can add in a can of corn, black beans for a more flavorful chicken salsa casserole.

Leftovers - Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-4 days in the fridge. This is a great way to enjoy chicken for meal prepping for lunches for the week.

Double Recipe - You are more than welcome to double the recipe if you want. Just grab a large enough skillet.

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