Baked Salsa Chicken

Name: Baked Salsa Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (pounded to an even thickness); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon paprika, (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste); 1-1/2 cups Chunky Salsa (<-- click for Homemade Salsa Recipe (you can also use store-bought Chunky Salsa)); 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese, ((I use a mix of white and yellow cheddar))

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Katerina | Diethood

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (pounded to an even thickness)1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 tablespoon chili powder, (or to taste)1/2 teaspoon paprika, (or to taste)1/2 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)1-1/2 cups Chunky Salsa (<-- click for Homemade Salsa Recipe (you can also use store-bought Chunky Salsa))1 cups shredded cheddar cheese, ((I use a mix of white and yellow cheddar))

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

Step 3

Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Transfer to skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until just browned.

Step 5

Spread about 1/2 cup salsa on the bottom of a baking dish.

Step 6

Arrange browned chicken breasts on top of salsa and add the remaining salsa over the chicken breasts.

Step 7

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until chicken is done. Use a thermometer to check for doneness - chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F.

Step 8

Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.

Step 9

Bake for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.