This is one of my favorite go to recipes, when I’m time starved but want to put a good dish on the table for my family. It takes just a few ingredients and it is really easy to make.
When I was working in a corporate job with demanding hours, I’d often leave the house at 7 am. and not get back home until 6 pm. My husband and kids were starving and ready for dinner the moment I walked in the door. I didn’t have the energy to devote to making anything very complicated.
This dish became one of my regulars. I typically had all of the ingredients on hand. I also knew I’d be feeding them something nourishing and filling in less than 30 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, I’d usually make up a simple greens salad or a side of rice and beans.
Here’s what you’ll need:
This dish is made with just 5 ingredients: chicken, oil, taco seasoning, salsa and shredded cheese.
Making the recipe:
Start by washing your chicken and giving it a pat dry. Rub a little oil in a 9×13 baking dish and on the chicken to help seal in the juices while it’s cooking.
Rub the chicken with taco seasoning. You can use a store-bought package or make my homemade taco seasoning.
Next, top the chicken with your favorite salsa and cheese and bake in the oven.
Baked Salsa Chicken
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This is an easy healthy family favorite dish that can be on the table in roughly 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts
- 4 tsp. taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (colby jack)
- 1 cup prepared salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- Grease a 9×13 glass baking dish with oil
- Season each chicken breast with 1 tsp. taco seasoning and place in the baking dish
- Top the chicken breast with salsa and shredded cheese
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts
Notes
Substitute cheddar or mexican blend cheese if you don’t have colby jack
Topping ideas: avocado, peppers, sour cream, shredded lettuce, etc.
You can use a store bought taco seasoning or my homemade gluten free taco seasoning recipe