Southwest Baked Chicken 🧀

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:

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the Chicken: Coat both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with taco seasoning. Arrange them in a baking dish.
  3. Add Salsa: Pour salsa evenly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is covered.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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. 🎄✨

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Southwest Baked Chicken 🧀

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the Chicken: Coat both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with taco seasoning. Arrange them in a baking dish.
  3. Add Salsa: Pour salsa evenly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is covered.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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. 🎄✨

  • Author: niold.com

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