Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake
Half butter and half olive oil may be used for dipping the chicken pieces before baking.
Recipe Summary Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake
A high-protein, low-calorie meal that leaves you FULL. It's so flavorful. Goes great with cornbread and/or a side of refried beans. You can use whatever Mexican spices you want. We love cumin!
Ingredients | Chicken Bites Chicken Recipes Oven2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and ground black pepper to taste4 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend1 cup salsaDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season one side of chicken breasts with half the cumin, half the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; arrange chicken breasts with seasoned sides down in the hot oil. Fry until chicken is lightly browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.Season the top of each chicken breast with the remaining cumin, remaining garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; flip chicken and cook until other side is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. If the skillet gets dry, pour in just enough juice from the salsa to keep it from burning.Transfer chicken breasts to a 9x9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend. Loosen all the drippings from the skillet with a little more juice from the salsa and pour on top of chicken breasts. Spoon salsa over cheese layer.Bake chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).Info | Chicken Bites Chicken Recipes Ovenprep:
15 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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