EASY LOW-CARB MEXICAN CHICKEN

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I got this recipe from my sister-in-law and it is FABULOUS! This is an extremely easy and healthy recipe that tastes so great and looks so pretty it can be used for dish is so easy to make. Every time I make it, people rave about it!

Provided by ALC553

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 (11 1/2 ounce) jar salsa
1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (2% and you can use more if you want)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
light sour cream
scallion
cilantro
lime

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Clean and dry the chicken breats. (If they are thick, you'll want to pound them out a it to make them flatter for more even cooking.
  • Place the chicken breats in a lightly greased baking dish.
  • Pour entire jar of salsa over the chicken, covering completly.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Place in oven and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove dish from oven and sprinkle sliced olives & cheese over chicken.
  • Place uncovered dish back in the oven for another 10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
  • Remove from oven and top with a dollop of sour cream, scallions, and/or cilantro if desired.
  • Garnish with slices of lime.
  • For a complete meal, I serve with spanish rice and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 996.3, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 37

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