This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make – a guaranteed hit for tonight!
A really tasty chicken supper full of vibrant flavors is the Salsa Fresca Chicken Breast Bake. With simple, readily available ingredients, this insanely delicious chicken bake with salsa fresca can be prepared quickly. Diced and spiced tender chicken breasts are topped with a bubbly cheesy topping, baked to melting perfection, and covered in freshly produced salsa. Try this baked chicken breast recipe tonight if you’re searching for an easy and delicious dinner option. It’s sure to be a hit. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE SALSA FRESCA CHICKEN BREAST BAKE
- Two pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1/4 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp salt, split
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- one-fourth teaspoon powdered garlic
- One-fourth teaspoon of red chili powder
- two cups of chopped Roma or grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped jalapeño and 1/2 cup chopped onion
- half a cup of freshly chopped cilantro
- Juiced half a lime; one cup of shredded mozzarella
DIRECTIONS
- To prepare the chicken bake with salsa Fresca: Turn the oven on to 400˚F, or 200ºC. Dice the chicken breasts into tiny bits. Tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice should all be combined in a salad dish with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Spread out the chicken pieces in a big baking dish and evenly season them with salt, pepper, red chili pepper flakes, cumin, and garlic. Stir the chicken just long enough to evenly distribute the seasoning. Add the chopped tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño to the chicken pieces, and then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake the salsa Fresca chicken on the middle rack for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F (74ºC) and is cooked through and no longer pink. Add additional chopped cilantro to the salsa Fresca chicken bake. Add the cilantro, and serve hot with your preferred side dish, such as rice, bulgur, pasta, or tortillas. Have fun!
TIPS FOR THE SALSA FRESCA CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE
- Feel free to add more spices if you like your chicken bake spicier.
- If you have time, you can marinate chicken with the spice mixture before baking the dish.
ADDITIONAL ADD-INS FOR THE SALSA BAKED CHICKEN
You can a handful of diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, or even asparagus spears!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE SALSA FRESCA BAKED CHICKEN?
You can enjoy this baked chicken recipe on its own, or with brown rice, basmati, black beans, roasted veggies or even try with cauliflower rice if on a low-carb diet.
HOW AND HOW LONG TO KEEP THE SALSA FRESCA CHICKEN BAKE LEFTOVERS?
You can keep the baked salsa chicken in an airtight container for 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the microwave or in the oven, covered.
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