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Salsa Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Faye  PHOTO BY: Tricia Jaeger 

"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!"
Salsa Chicken Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 1,801 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  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.
  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2007 by 79SHALE97 
Re-write of old review (again) - I've been making this dish since spring of 2002. Instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2006 by JOESTRATA 
Very tasty and easy meal to make. I marinated the chicken with the package of taco seasoning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 7, 2007 by MAMASPICE 
Very Tasty! I too used the mild taco seasoning and instead of shaking it in a bag I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 17, 2005 by itzjust_me 
Excellent! I cooked this in the crockpot today. I put a very thin layer of salsa in the bottom... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 7, 2007 by naples34102 
The beauty of this dish is that it is so ridiculously simple, with such few ingredients, that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 17, 2003 by KRANEY 
I put the taco seasoning in a bag as others suggested, but it was just too spicy for my taste,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2007 by Parie 
Our family really likes this dish. I don't use taco seasoning, I think the salsa gives it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by LISAKP71 
So good! I use Pace Thick & Chunky - it works perfectly because it has some body to it and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1 
Super easy-great for a week night meal. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2003 by GINNYG 
This chicken turned out fabulous. I used bone-in chicken pieces and served it with spanish... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Salsa Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 287

  • Total Fat: 12.4g
  • Cholesterol: 101mg
  • Sodium: 863mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35.5g

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