Baked Salsa Chicken
This easy baked salsa chicken dinner combines lightly breaded chicken breasts baked with tangy salsa and melted cheese for a moist, tender, and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 0.75 cup salsa thicker salsa preferred
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- If chicken breasts are not even thickness, pound them to an even thickness.
- Place beaten egg in a shallow dish.
- In another shallow dish, combine dried breadcrumbs and taco seasoning.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat both sides with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the chicken in an even layer in the baking dish.
- Bake chicken for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp. Do not turn.
- Pour salsa evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Continue baking for 5-10 minutes until sauce is bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Use a thicker salsa for best results to prevent watery sauce. This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.