Salsa Chicken Recipe
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Salsa Chicken

By: Faye 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2,048)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 287 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2010 by 79SHALE97 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Re-write of old review (again) - I've been making this dish since spring of 2002. Instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
ORIGINAL REVIEW: May 17, 2005. I was surprized to see this recipe roaming around on this site....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by JOESTRATA   view full review
Very tasty and easy meal to make. I marinated the chicken with the package of taco seasoning...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very easy and very quick, yet it tastes so good people will think you slaved for hours over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2007 by MAMASPICE   view full review
Very Tasty! I too used the mild taco seasoning and instead of shaking it in a bag I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by itzjust_me   view full review
Excellent! I cooked this in the crockpot today. I put a very thin layer of salsa in the bottom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The beauty of this dish is that it is so ridiculously simple, with such few ingredients, that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by Parie   view full review
Our family really likes this dish. I don't use taco seasoning, I think the salsa gives it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2003 by KRANEY   view full review
I put the taco seasoning in a bag as others suggested, but it was just too spicy for my taste,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by LISAKP71   view full review
So good! I use Pace Thick & Chunky - it works perfectly because it has some body to it and...

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