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Salsa Chicken with Taco Seasoning

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TBSP Susan
Created Apr 24, 2015
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Zesty and peppy, this recipe takes chicken from ho-hum to awesome in just minutes!

Salsa Chicken with Taco Seasoning

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired)
  • 1 cup salsa, jarred or freshly made
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Preheat oven to 375° F. Spread olive oil in bottom of 9x13 glass baking dish.
  • Step 
    2
    In a small bowl, mix minced onions, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle seasoning mixture on both sides of chicken, and place chicken into dish.
  • Step 
    3
    Spoon 1/4 cup of salsa over each chicken breast.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake chicken at 375° F for 25 to 35 minutes, until chicken is done throughout and juices run clear.
  • Step 
    5
    Remove pan from oven. Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese. Return pan to oven and bake and additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Step 
    6
    Top each chicken breast with 1 tbsp sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

380 Calories
19g Total Fat
45g Protein
7g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
130mg
44%
Sodium
1650mg
69%
Potassium
570mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
3g
Protein
45g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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