Salsa Chicken
Salsa Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with zesty salsa, black beans, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe is customizable and sure to impress. With its colorful presentation and enticing aroma, Salsa Chicken transforms any meal into a fiesta on your plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in the baking dish.
- Pour salsa over the chicken, ensuring it's well covered.
- In a bowl, mix black beans, corn, and cumin; spoon over the salsa-covered chicken.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with cilantro and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with toppings (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg