Description
A delicious Mexican Cheese Chicken recipe that combines chicken, cheese, and spices for a flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken in the skillet until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- Pour salsa over the chicken and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
- Can substitute chicken with turkey.
- Adjust spice level by using mild or hot salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mexican Cheese Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Mexican Cuisine