Oven Baked Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken recipe prepared in baking dish ready to serve

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Servings: people

Calories: 375kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs Chicken Breast boneless, skinless thin cutlets
2 tbsp Taco seasoning (or 1 store bought packet)
1½ cups Salsa (thick preferred)
¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Toppings (optional)

Guacamole
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro
Diced jalapeno
Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

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.

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