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Baked Salsa Chicken

Baked Salsa Chicken recipe made with chicken breasts, taco seasoning, salsa, tortilla chips, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword recipe for baked salsa chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 607kcal
Author Kelly Miller

Ingredients

Rub ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano

Baked salsa chicken ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together rub ingredients.
  • Place chicken breasts on a foil lined cookie sheet and rub about 1/2 tablespoon onto both sides of each chicken breast.
  • Use more or less depending on how large your chicken pieces are, just make sure they're coated all the way around.
  • Bake at 400 for 30-40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and top chicken with 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup tortilla chips, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Place bake in oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1718mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1832IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 583mg | Iron: 3mg