Salsa Chicken Sooooo Easy Recipes

SALSA CHICKEN

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Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!

Provided by Faye

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

4 INGREDIENT SALSA CHICKEN

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This easy juicy chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Chicken Main Course

Time 36m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 small chicken breasts (5-6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 cups salsa (any kind)
1 cup cheddar cheese (or Monterey jack)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Toss chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
Top each chicken breast with salsa.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
Top with cheese and broil 1-2 minutes.
Optional: Add your favorite taco toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 57 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 1455 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g

SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN

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My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Lime wedges and sliced avocado

Steps:

Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN

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This slow cooker salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful! Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice.

Provided by EverFit Montana

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

Steps:

Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1037.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SLOW-COOKER SALSA CHICKEN

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This is a go-to recipe when I know I'll be having a busy day. My family loves salsa, so I came up with this recipe for something to throw into a slow cooker and simmer on low. We love it served over rice or noodles and topped with tortilla chips and sour cream. -Deborah Pennington, Decatur, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Hot cooked rice, cubed avocado, chopped fresh tomato, sliced green onions and lime wedges

Steps:

Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with salsa, corn, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

SALSA CHICKEN SOOOOO EASY

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This recipe couldn't be any easier. And the taste is fabulous! Of course, your favorite salsa makes it even better. I got this recipe from my cousin in Texas, who cooks only meals that are quick, effortless, and delicious!

Provided by Jenny Beadnut

Categories Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups salsa
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

In a casserole pan (I use 9 x 11), comine and mix salsa, mustard, and lime juice.
Add chicken breast-- covering with salsa mixture.
Marinade in refrigerator for 1/2 to 2 hours.
Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for one hour, or until done.
I always bake the chicken in the entire contents of the salsa mixture.
Since you marinated your chicken in a 9 x 11 pan, just put the whole thing in the oven.
Makes it very easy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1090.7, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 27.8

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