Best Cinnamon Salsa Chicken Recipes

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CINNAMON SALSA CHICKEN



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This is my all time favorite chicken recipe. It has an exotic flavor from simple ingredients around the house. Everyone I serve it to, loves it. Original recipe won the Pillsbury Bake-Off, but I've tweaked here and there. You can tweak it also: use chicken thighs instead of breasts, vary the degree of the salsa, etc. It's best served over couscous.

Provided by MarylandersKnowCrabs

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup almonds, slivered
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/4 cup water
dried currant, to taste (or raisins)
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
couscous, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add almonds and cook to brown. Remove and reserve them for later.
  • Add chicken to skillet and brown on each side (about 5-6 minutes). Add the garlic in during the last minute of the cooking.
  • In bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • In baking dish, pour 1/2 salsa mixture into bottom. Layer the chicken and garlic evenly over the mixture. Pour the rest of the salsa over the chicken.
  • Cover with foil and bake in pre-heated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes (or until chicken is cooked throughout).
  • Sprinkle chicken with browned almonds and serve over cooked couscous.

CINNAMON CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts baked with cinnamon and other seasonings. This is a recipe that I created while working at a flight kitchen. We had cinnamon in the spice collection that nobody used for anything, so I decided to try it on chicken and the flight crews and my family loved it!

Provided by OAKBORN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with ground cinnamon, seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. (Note: You can be liberal with the seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper; however, the cinnamon should only be a dusting and not clumped.)
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1821.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SALSA CHICKEN



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Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!

Provided by Faye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN



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My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Lime wedges and sliced avocado

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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