Description
This Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy diced chicken with a fresh salsa topping and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or impressive enough for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the Salsa Fresca:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 large jalapeño, chopped
- A bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt (divided)
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless, diced
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400F. Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish and spray it with oil.
- Prepare the salsa: In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Season the chicken: Place diced chicken on the baking sheet and cover with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, red chili pepper flakes, and black pepper. Ensure the chicken is well coated with the seasonings.
- Assemble the dish: Top the seasoned chicken with the salsa mix and shredded mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake in the oven uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake, Chicken Casserole, Easy Dinner Recipe
