Salsa Chicken Sooooo Easy

Salsa Chicken Sooooo Easy is the ultimate no-fuss, family-friendly dinner recipe that's bursting with Tex-Mex flavor! Featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts baked to perfection under a generous layer of your favorite jarred salsa and topped with a bubbly, golden Mexican blend cheese, this dish is as flavorful as it is simple to prepare. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a handful of staple ingredients, including a hint of olive oil and seasonings, it’s a perfect choice for busy weeknights. The optional garnish of fresh cilantro adds a bright, herby finish to complement the rich, cheesy goodness. Serve this versatile baked salsa chicken with fluffy rice, warm tortillas, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal everyone will love. Whether you prefer mild, medium, or hot salsa, this recipe allows you to customize the heat level while delivering bold, crowd-pleasing flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups jarred salsa (mild, medium, or hot, based on preference)
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons optional: chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a baking dish with the olive oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Step 3

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well covered.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with foil to keep the chicken moist and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the chicken, and return the dish to the oven.

Step 8

Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

If desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro for added flavor and color. Serve with rice, tortillas, or a side of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1308.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1845.6

Total Fat 73.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 691.6mg	0%
Sodium 3616.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 244.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 930.9mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2842.7mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 54.6%

Carbs: 8.6%