Description

Cheesy Baked Salsa Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dinner made with tender baked chicken breasts smothered in a creamy salsa and cheddar cheese sauce, then topped with melted Mexican blend cheese for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 jar (15 ½ oz) salsa

1 can (10 ¾ oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup

1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (more or less to taste)

3 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade blend or 1 package)

Cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Coat all sides of the chicken breasts evenly with taco seasoning and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed cheddar cheese soup and salsa until smooth.
Pour the salsa mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully covered. Cover the dish with foil.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove the pan from the oven and switch the oven to broil. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese over the chicken.
Return the dish to the oven and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Let the chicken rest for 8–10 minutes before serving. Spoon the pan juices over rice or your preferred side dish and serve.

Notes

If salsa is watery, drain excess liquid to maintain a thick sauce.

Slice or pound thick chicken breasts for even cooking.

Substitute Mexican blend cheese with Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or sharp cheddar if desired.

Add smoked paprika or chipotle salsa for a smoky flavor variation.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze cooled chicken for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 135mg