Quick and Easy Mexican Chicken

Seasoned chicken bakes under a crown of salsa and cheese. Served over rice or buttered noodles, dinner is ready in a snap!

• 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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

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