Best Mexican Cheese And Salsa Chicken Recipes

CREAMY SALSA CHICKEN

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This Creamy Salsa Chicken combines tender chicken breast with rich salsa, tangy sour cream, and two cheeses for a Mexican inspired meal that everyone enjoys! It is all baked in just one casserole dish for easy prep and even easier clean up!

Provided by Kimber

Categories Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast (boneless, skinless - thinly sliced)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
Lay the chicken breast flat in a large baking dish.
Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa together until combined. Then spread over the chicken.
Top with cheddar cheese. Then bake for 25-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 735 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY SALSA CHICKEN BAKE

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This is a super-easy, delicious dish to bake just before you leave for a potluck. Wrap your cake dish in foil and a big beach towel, and it will stay hot enough to be good for quite awhile. It's even good when it cools off. For a main dish at home, pair it with a dish of Spanish rice or pinto beans and a salad, and you have a...

Provided by Janice Bartholome

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ½-2 lb fresh or thawed boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut into smaller pieces
1 24-oz. jar(s) very chunky salsa, as spicy (or mild) as you like (this is actually a little skimpy, 30 oz. would cover the chicken better.)
1-2 c shredded mexican blend cheese (or use plain cheddar or your preference )
1 c chopped green onions, including tops
½-1 c sour cream (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 cake dish with cooking spray. (I used a disposable aluminum pan, but I doubled them-nested two and baked them on a baking sheet for stability. This way, I don't have to worry about retrieving a dirty cake dish to bring home.
2. Spread chicken pieces evenly in bottom of cake dish.
3. Pour salsa over chicken.
4. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes. Check for doneness. When chicken is done, remove dish from oven and sprinkle cheese over top of salsa. Sprinkle green onion over cheese, reserving a little for garnish.
5. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Top with dollops of sour cream just before serving, if desired, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped green onion for color.

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

Ingredients

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