Quick and Easy Mexican Chicken

This Mexican chicken recipe is simple yet flavorful. Seasoned chicken bakes under salsa and cheese. Serve over rice or noodles for an easy dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup salsa
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• cooking spray

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a greased skillet over medium heat. Rub chicken pieces with garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin to taste; place in the hot skillet. Cook until brown on both sides and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer chicken to a 9x13-inch baking dish, top with salsa and cheese, and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).