Mexican Chicken Bake: Easy, Tasty & Healthy!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoongarlic powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 4ouncesshredded Mexican cheese blend

  • 1cupsalsa

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season one side of chicken breasts with 1/2 of the cumin, 1/2 of the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; arrange chicken breasts seasoned-side down in hot oil. Fry until chicken is lightly browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. Season the top of each chicken breast with remaining cumin, remaining garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; flip chicken and cook until other side is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. If the skillet gets dry, pour in just enough salsa juice to keep it from burning.

  4. Transfer chicken breasts to a 9-inch square baking dish; sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend. Loosen drippings from the skillet with a little more salsa juice and pour on top of chicken breasts. Spoon salsa over cheese layer.

  5. Bake chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    KJ

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
8g
41%
Cholesterol
94mg
31%
Sodium
704mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
32g
64%
Vitamin C
1mg
2%
Calcium
215mg
17%
Iron
2mg
8%
Potassium
434mg
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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