Salsa Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Salsa Chicken Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Salsa Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons sour cream

Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Salsa Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 286.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.5g 71%

Carbohydrates: 6.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 12.4g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 37%

Cholesterol: 101.3mg 34%

Vitamin A Iu: 543.5IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 20.2mg 155%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 13.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 242.5mg 24%

Iron: 1.3mg 8%

Magnesium: 51.5mg 18%

Potassium: 531.2mg 15%

Sodium: 863.1mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 111.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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