Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake
This Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken breasts with zesty salsa and melted cheese. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a busy weeknight meal, delivering delicious cheesy goodness without compromising on health.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salsa
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear the chicken in the hot skillet until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish. Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend on top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful and healthy dish!
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg