Warm up your holiday dinners with this vibrant and cheesy Southwest-inspired dish! Juicy chicken breasts baked with salsa and topped with melty cheese make this an easy, flavorful crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.)
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the Chicken: Coat both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with taco seasoning. Arrange them in a baking dish.
- Add Salsa: Pour salsa evenly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is covered.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Add Cheese: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken. Return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the zesty Southwest flavors!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
This festive Southwest-inspired chicken is perfect for busy holiday nights, combining simplicity with bold flavors that everyone will love. 🎄✨
Southwest Baked Chicken 🧀
Description
Warm up your holiday dinners with this vibrant and cheesy Southwest-inspired dish! Juicy chicken breasts baked with salsa and topped with melty cheese make this an easy, flavorful crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.)
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the Chicken: Coat both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with taco seasoning. Arrange them in a baking dish.
- Add Salsa: Pour salsa evenly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is covered.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Add Cheese: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken. Return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the zesty Southwest flavors!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Notes
This festive Southwest-inspired chicken is perfect for busy holiday nights, combining simplicity with bold flavors that everyone will love. 🎄✨