Salsa Chicken
World Cuisine Latin American Mexican
Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 287
Preparation time: 5m
Total cooking time: 45m
Ingredients:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
Directions:
- 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 2 Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
- 3 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
- 4 Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 12.4g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Protein | 35.5g | 71% |
| Sugars | 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 543IU | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | |
| Calcium | 242mg | |
| Iron | 1mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 20mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Magnesium | 51mg | |
| Folate | 13mcg |
