Quick and easy Salsa Chicken is a healthy and simple dinner that is packed with flavor thanks to Simply Appetizers salsa. Make this a heartier meal by serving it with rice and beans.
Boneless skinless chicken breast | 4 (((2 | |
Reduced sodium taco seasoning | 4 Tablespoon (((2 | |
Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
Salsa | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (((Simply Appetizers Salsa))) | |
Green pepper | 1 , seeded and sliced into rings | |
Red onion | 1/4 , sliced into rings | |
Corn | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (Optional) | |
Jalapeno | 1 , sliced (Optional) | |
Lime | 1 , sliced into wedges | |
Fresh cilantro | 2 Tablespoon , chopped |
GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. Season each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon each of taco seasoning.
MAKING
3. Place a skillet on high flame, drizzle olive oil and place the seasoned chicken breasts in it. Cook for 2 minutes, or until browned on one side. Flip and cook on the other side for 2 minutes or until browned.
4. Remove chicken from the skillet and place them separately on aluminum foil. Top them with salsa, followed by a couple of green pepper, red onion rings, jalapeno (if using), and corn (if using).
5. Seal the aluminum foil around the salsa chicken and place onto a baking sheet. Pop the sheet in oven and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165˚F.
6. Remove chicken from the oven and rest for 5 minutes to allow for the juices to redistribute. Take the salsa chicken out of the package and place onto a plate.
SERVING
7. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and fresh cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
8. You can chop chicken, sprinkle over nacho chips along with cheese, warm in oven and serve.
Serving size
Calories 306Calories from Fat 74
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1024 mg42.67%
Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 34 g68%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet