Baked Salsa Chicken Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Baked Salsa Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are baked to perfection in a flavorful salsa bath, then topped with melted cheese for a cheesy, spicy kick. Easily customizable to your spice preference – adjust the cayenne pepper to your liking! Ready in under 75 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 171.8 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Salsa Chicken

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How to Make Baked Salsa Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour 15 ounces of your favorite salsa over the chicken, reserving about 1/4 cup for topping.
  5. Bake, covered, for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. During the last 5 minutes of baking, top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with reserved salsa, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

2g

Carbs

3g