Baked Salsa Chicken
Baked Salsa Chicken - this easy chicken dinner recipe is perfect every time! Lightly breaded chicken is baked with salsa and cheese and comes out moist and tender. This recipe is adult and kid approved!
Calories 1497kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- If your chicken breasts are not even thickness, pound them even.
- Place beaten egg in a shallow dish.
- Place breadcrumbs and taco seasoning in another shallow dish; stir to combine.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg then in the breadcrumbs, coating both sides with the crumbs. Place in an even layer in the baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken looks golden and crisp. Do not turn.
- Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken and top with cheese. Continue baking for 5-10 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1497kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 147g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 576mg | Sodium: 3569mg | Potassium: 2606mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2445IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 1150mg | Iron: 9.4mg