Fiesta Baked Chicken Less Sodium Version

Bring bold flavors to your dinner table with this Fiesta Baked Chicken Less Sodium Version—a vibrant, heart-healthy twist on a Tex-Mex classic! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with a homemade blend of low-sodium taco spices, fresh lime juice, and aromatic garlic, then baked to perfection under a colorful medley of no-salt-added diced tomatoes, sweet corn, and hearty black beans. Topped with a reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend and garnished with fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make, one-dish meal is full of zesty flavor without the extra sodium. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and pairs beautifully with brown rice or a crisp garden salad for a wholesome, satisfying dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Diced tomatoes with no salt added
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (no salt added), drained
• 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the low-sodium taco seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and drizzle them with lime juice and olive oil.

Step 5

Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts, rubbing it into the meat.

Step 6

Top the chicken evenly with the diced tomatoes, sweet corn, and black beans.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top of the chicken and vegetables.

Step 9

Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Step 10

Garnish with fresh cilantro (if desired) and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful Fiesta Baked Chicken with a side of brown rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1744.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2145.1

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 651.6mg	0%
Sodium 1344.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 270.8g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 1092.4mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 3847.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 50.4%

Carbs: 21.1%