cheesy baked salsa chicken

This tasty Salsa Chicken is a simple and healthy recipe made from chicken breasts flavored with Mexican spices, topped with a chunky salsa, and baked with melted ooey-gooey cheese!

Let’s get started!

- chicken breasts - chunky salsa - shredded cheese - Mexican seasonings - chopped cilantro - your favorite toppings! 

Ingredients Needed

Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, or a Mexican-blend shredded cheese all work in this recipe!

*Quick Tip!*

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Mix Mexican seasonings together in a small bowl. 

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Tenderize the chicken breasts using a mallet until about 3/4 thick. Season both sides with the spice mix. 

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Spread salsa on the bottom of a baking dish, add seasoned chicken, and spread remaining salsa evenly on top of the chicken. 

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Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!

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