This easy Oven Baked Salsa Chicken is equal parts EASY - HEALTHY- DELICIOUS! Serve it with tortillas, rice and beans, or Mexican corn for a simple dinner that they whole family will love.
Place the chicken breast in the bottom of a large baking dish.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Top with with salsa and cheese.
Bake at 375˚F for 25-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
Notes
Use thin chicken chicken breasts, or cut them to half the thickness. Alternatively, the chicken can be cut into chunks, or chicken tenderloins can be used.
Dietary Modifications
Optional for dairy free, whole30 and Paleo- Omit cheese and make as directed.To ensure this recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Whole30, and Paleo, make sure to use homemade taco seasoning.
Freezer Friendly
This recipe can be frozen before or after cooking.
When freezing before cooking, the meal will last 3 months in the freezer.
When freezing after cooking the Salsa Chicken is best used in 1 month.